Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is thankful for reserve driver Mick Schumacher's contributions for the team this season.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is both proud and thankful to Mick Schumacher for his contribution 🤩#F1 #TotoWolff #mickschumacher pic.twitter.com/6oLcUTHcpq
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Despite not having a seat this year, the 24-year-old has been a visible presence in the paddock each Grand Prix weekend.
Woff is happy to have a mature, successful, and experienced Formula 1 driver supporting the team.
"In the simulator with his feedback, that is of tremendous advantage. At some of the European Grands Prix, having him on the sim overnight [on Friday] and providing data for Saturday is a super advantage for us," the Mercedes chief said.
Wolff praised Schumacher's work ethic at the German outfit's base in Brackley, England. He remains confident in Schumacher's driving abilities if he would be called upon to stand in for Lewis Hamilton or George Russell in a race.
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Mick Schumacher Serves As Reserve Driver For Two Teams
The son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher was left without a seat for the 2023 season after Haas replaced him with Nico Hulkenberg.
He was also released by the Ferarri Driver Academy at the end of 2022. Schumacher served as Scuderia Ferrari's reserve driver in 2022 aside from being one of the primary drivers for Haas. He drove the famous red car on several occasions for testing,
Schumacher's father Michael won five consecutive world titles for the Prancing Horse outfit from 2000 to 2004.
Mick was confirmed as Mercedes' sole reserve driver in December 2022, and he is also one of five reserve drivers for McLaren this season, meaning he can also stand up for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if required.
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