Mick Schumacher to test for Mercedes in Spain

The 24-year-old German lost his race seat at U.S.-owned Haas at the end of last season and is now reserve to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes.

Published : Jun 01, 2023 07:16 IST , London - 1 MIN READ

Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher.
Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Mike Segar

Mick Schumacher will return to the track in a Formula One car for a Pirelli tyre test at the Circuit de Catalunya with Mercedes next week after Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.

The 24-year-old German, son of seven-time world champion Michael, lost his race seat at U.S.-owned Haas at the end of last season and is now reserve to also seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes.

The test, on Tuesday and Wednesday, will be his first in a 2023 car.

“After the Grand Prix weekend, Mick will also get his first real-world taste of the W14 (car) on the second day of the Pirelli tyre test,” said team boss Toto Wolff.

“He has done a great job with the team so far, working hard back in the simulator and giving valuable input trackside.”

Russell will drive the car on Tuesday.

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