In the opinion of the new Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali, rookie Mick Schumacher (Haas) is “an asset” for the motorsport premier class even before his first Grand Prix.
“It’s great to see Mick in Formula 1,” said the Italian at sport1.de : “He deserves promotion, has improved in every category and has been successful everywhere. This shows that he has the level of a Formula One. 1 driver under his own steam, not because of his name. “
Domenicali warned, however, that the expectations of fans and the media were too high. “The pressure and expectations will be great now, but we have to give Mick time to grow and learn,” said the former Ferrari team boss and long-time companion of Mick’s father Michael on his way to becoming world champion: “His name makes a lot Attention, the whole series benefits from that. But at the same time you have to give it the chance to develop in peace and to go through a normal learning curve. “
Domenicali is also interested in Sebastian Vettel (33) and Aston Martin. “The combination with Vettel provides that certain something. Sebastian is still a four-time world champion. For him it will be an opportunity to prove that these skills are still in him,” said the successor to Chase Carey at Formula One 1-tip: “I am sure he will let his actions speak for themselves on the racetrack and convince with facts.”
In general, Domenicali wants to focus even more on the pilots. The technical challenge of Formula 1 is “important”, but the drivers “are the heroes of our platform,” said the Italian.
