Go through the whole of the paddock, past all the Formula 1 teams ‘ headquarters at the Bahrain International Circuit. Outside, turn to the right to find the separate pitbygninger, where supportkategorierne belongs to.
Normally takes most people more. Even if the F2 season is on the doorstep.
But there is nothing normal in the upcoming week in Bahrain.
Not only running Mick Schumacher his first race in the F2. A few days later to the subsequent test sitting the syvdobbelte world champion Michael Schumacher’s 20-year-old son for the first time in a Formula 1 racer.
And not just any racer. He will test for Ferrari, and the day after for Alfa Romeo.
the Interest in approaching the hysterical.
Flanked by Michael Schumacher’s long-standing support and manager Sabine Kehm was Mick Schumacher, the host of the most well-attended press conference before this weekend’s contest.
Mick Schumacher was flanked by Sabine Kehm (t.h.) – the family’s longtime manager. Photo: Jan Sommer
Which tells a story about how much Formula 1 dream to see even a Schumacher behind the wheel of a Ferrari.
Regardless of how well it goes for the compelling Prema Powerteam in the F2, the junior almost only fail. The pressure and expectations are huge, after he with a sudden and unexpected sejrstribe last year secured the european Formula 3 championship.
Only Damon Hill and Nico Rosberg have gone in their fathers ‘ footsteps as Formula 1 world champions. The odds are seriously against Mick Schumacher, as a diplomatic fends off talk of a future and ambitions in Formula 1.
– It is a difficult question, and we must wait with it, until it is time. I’m happy to have konkurrerere in the F2, and then the rest come later, he says.
the Scene takes place at a table under the relentless desert sun. Mick Schumacher meets up with her arms full of water bottles to those who have waited the longest.
Maybe a ploy to win the hearts, but basically does he work just as a well brought up and well-prepared young man, trying to keep the mind on the coming weekend and forget about everyone’s Ferrari-dreams.
– I focus not really on it, because it is important for me to start the season in the F2 well, he says.
Forventningspresset he has lived with since his karting years, decided to pursue her dream of becoming a professional race car driver.
– I am my father’s son, and I am glad. He is the greatest F1 driver ever, and I am glad that he is my father.
– It has always been a part of me, and I have always had a lot of people to help me on my way.
– I have become older, more mature and has become more accustomed to it here.
the Interest for Mick Schumacher was overwhelming. In both German and English. Photo: Jan Sommer
Michael Schumacher’s condition remains a secret to which the increased focus on next generation do not change. Of the obvious reasons is the syvdobbelte champion is not an active part of his son’s career.
– I would not be the person I am without him. He has of course given me some advice, as I drove go-kart and has helped me along the way, says Mick Schumacher.
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