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. | 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.