Haas team boss Günther Steiner sees Formula 1 debutant Mick Schumacher as a potential future world champion. “Yes, without further ado,” Steiner said in an interview with Sport-Bild when asked whether he would trust Schumacher and his Russian team-mate Nikita Masepin with the world title: “From the speed that the two boys have and from the experience which they are now collecting, it may become possible at some point. “
However, it is crucial to be in the right car at some point. “There are many drivers who had what it takes to become world champions, but never sat in the right car,” said Steiner.
At Haas, for Schumacher in the season starting at the end of March, the first thing to do is to gain experience in the premier class. The 21-year-old is sure of the support of the team. The engagement of Michael Schumacher’s son had caused great emotions in the Haas team.
“I have mechanics with me who have already worked for Michael at Ferrari. When they heard that Mick was coming to us, they cried. It was a tremendous pleasure,” said Steiner. For many mechanics in Formula 1, especially those with a past at Ferrari, the time with Michael Schumacher was the most beautiful time in life: “If the son suddenly comes to you as a driver, she’s really happy.”
Steiner praised his future regular driver as “very grown up for his age, very professional. He looks incredibly well prepared, puts a lot of effort into working with the engineers. You can tell that he comes from a racing family.”
