Mick Schumacher (born 22 March 1999) is a German racing driver who competed in Formula One between 2021 and 2022. He is the son of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and the nephew of former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher.
Prior to his Formula One career, Schumacher raced with Prema Racing in both the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and the FIA Formula 2 Championship, securing the Formula 3 title in 2018 and the Formula 2 championship in 2020. A member of the Ferrari Driver Academy from 2019 to 2022, he took part in Formula One testing sessions with Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Schumacher was originally scheduled to make his Formula One weekend debut with Alfa Romeo during the first practice session of the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix, but the session was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. He ultimately made his official debut in a practice session for Haas at the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In December 2020, Haas announced that Schumacher would join the team for the 2021 season, replacing Romain Grosjean. Partnered with fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin, Schumacher spent much of the year at the back of the grid in an uncompetitive car and finished the season 19th in the championship without scoring points.
Schumacher remained with Haas for the 2022 season, this time racing alongside returning driver Kevin Magnussen. He achieved his first career points at the British Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish, followed by a sixth place in Austria, but a series of costly incidents contributed to the team’s decision not to renew his contract at the end of the season.
In December 2022, Schumacher was confirmed as the reserve driver for Mercedes. In this capacity, he has contributed to car development and simulator work, while remaining active in the paddock. As of 2025, he continues to hold the role, in parallel with racing duties in endurance competition.
Formula One Career[]
Schumacher made his Formula One debut with the Haas F1 Team at the start of the 2021 season, joining the grid alongside fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin. Driving a car that struggled for competitiveness, Schumacher spent much of his debut year battling at the back of the field, though he drew praise for his consistency, racecraft, and ability to extract performance beyond the car’s limits. Despite the lack of points, he notably outperformed his teammate in qualifying and race pace over the course of the season.
In 2022, Schumacher remained with Haas, partnered with the returning Kevin Magnussen. The VF-22 proved significantly more competitive, and Schumacher scored his first career Formula One points at the 2022 British Grand Prix, finishing eighth. He followed this result with a strong sixth place at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking the best finish of his career to date. While his performances showed improvement, a number of crashes during the season attracted criticism, and Haas opted not to renew his contract for 2023.
Following his departure from Haas, Schumacher joined Mercedes as a reserve driver for the 2023 season. In this role, he contributed to simulator work and car development while remaining active in the paddock. His links with Mercedes kept him in consideration for future racing opportunities, and he was also connected with a potential future drive in endurance racing.
Parallel to his F1 reserve duties, Schumacher joined Alpine’s Hypercar squad in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2024 and delivered strong performances—highlighted by a podium finish at the 6 Hours of Fuji. He continued with Alpine's WEC program into 2025, driving alongside Frédéric Makowiecki and Jules Gounon in the #36 car.
F1 Return Prospects & Cadillac Opportunities (2025–2026)[]
With his F1 career on pause, Schumacher has been prominently linked with the upcoming Cadillac F1 team, which will join the grid in 2026. He has held meetings with Cadillac representatives—most recently during the Miami Grand Prix—and remains a notable candidate for one of their two driver seats, with support from media outlets including Auto Motor und Sport and sport.de Diario ASThe Times of India. Cadillac is evaluating several drivers, including Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, though the team's leadership emphasizes performance over nationality, which may favor Schumacher’s experience.
As of mid-2025, reports suggest Schumacher may be considered not only for a full-time seat but also for a reserve or development role within the Cadillac program—possibly bridging his WEC efforts with a long-term F1 strategy.
Formula One Statistical Overview[]
Race Engineers[]
- A list of the primary race engineers responsible for managing Mick Schumacher's car:
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 Gary Gannon
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Haas | 2021-2022 |
Formula One Record[]
| Year | Entrant | Team | WDC Points | WDC Pos. | Report |
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| 2019 - 2022 | Ferrari Driver Academy | ||||
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| 2020 |  Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen
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| 2021 | Uralkali Haas F1 Team
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Haas-Ferrari | 0 | 19th | Report |
| 2022 | Haas F1 Team
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Haas-Ferrari | 12 | 16th | Report |
| 2023 |  Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
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Mercedes | Reserve Driver | ||
| 2024 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
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Mercedes | Reserve Driver | ||
Career Statistics[]
Statistics correct as of 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
| Entries | 44 |
| Starts | 43 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Race Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 12 |
| Laps Raced | 2277 |
| Distance Raced | 11,387 km (7,076 mi) |
Career Results[]
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| 1st | Winner | Ret | Retired | ||
| 2nd | Podium finish | DSQ | Disqualified | ||
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| 5th | Points finish | DNPQ | Did not pre-qualify | ||
| 14th | Non-points finish | TD | Test driver | ||
| Italics | Fastest Lap | DNS | Did not start | ||
| 18th† | Classified finish (retired with >90% race distance) | NC | Non-classified finish (<90% race distance) | ||
| 4thP | Qualified for pole position | [+] More Symbols | |||
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- ↑ Race stopped after 2/44 Laps. Half points awarded
| V T E | Mick Schumacher
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| Seasons 2021 • 2022 | ||
| Season Reports 2021 • 2022 | ||
| Teams Haas (2021–2022) | ||
| Teammates Nikita Mazepin (2021) • Kevin Magnussen (2022) | ||
| Other pages Michael (father) • Ralf (uncle) • Category | ||
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| Drivers 31.  Esteban Ocon · 87.  Oliver Bearman
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| Personnel Gene Haas · Ayao Komatsu | |||
| Cars VF-16 · VF-17 · VF-18 · VF-19 · VF-20 · VF-21 · VF-22 · VF-23 · VF-24 | |||