The Mercedes F1 team today confirms the information that we revealed to you a few days ago: reserve driver Mick Schumacher has chosen to leave his post at the end of the 2024 season.
Mick, 25, joined the team at the start of 2023 and has spent the last two years as a reserve driver. In addition to his duties in the team simulator, Mick also provided valuable on-track feedback during various tests and races. He also competed for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship last season, scoring the manufacturer's first podium finish in Fuji, Japan.
“Mick’s hard work, diligence and determination in his role as reserve driver have been vital to the team over the past two years,” comments Toto Wolff, who should shortly announce the arrival of Valtteri Bottas in this place.
“From his work in the simulator, testing different cars and being part of the track team, we couldn't have asked for more from him. From day one he integrated into the team with ease and became an incredibly valued colleague to everyone in Brackley and Brixworth.”
“However, Mick is first and foremost a racing driver. We have seen, both during his time in F1 and this year with his performances in the World Endurance Championship, that he is a driver of incredibly high caliber. high and deserves to compete in the best championships As he prepares to take on his next challenge, I would like to personally thank Mick for his contribution to our team and we all wish him the best in his future endeavours.
Mick Schumacher added: “I am grateful to Toto and the entire Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team for the knowledge I have gained over these two years. They have undoubtedly made me a more experienced racing driver as I have got to know the technical side better But watching these cars race without sitting in the cockpit myself is difficult I want to concentrate 100% on the racing again. In the end, motorsport. It’s the racing you want to do as a driver, it’s the racing that gives you that feeling you love.”
