Behind-the-scenes images from Schumacher’s Mercedes F1 seat fit
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Having lost his full-time seat at Haas at the end of a -strewn 2022 campaign, and cutting ties with Ferrari, the 23-year-old German subsequently signed with Mercedes to become their reserve driver.In addition to carrying out simulator work, Schumacher will attend all 23 races in his role as a back-up for Mercedes regulars Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. He will fill in if either are unable to race during the upcoming campaign. Why was the Schumacher vs Alonso rivalry so GOOD?Video of Why was the Schumacher vs Alonso rivalry so GOOD?Schumacher’s father, seven-time world champion Michael, spent the final three years of his legendary F1 career with Mercedes between 2010 and 2012. Mercedes shared some behind-the-scenes images from Schumacher’s first seat fit at Brackley on Tuesday. MSC47 cVKGpe0dwE— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 31, 2023Schumacher is hoping the opportunity to work with the eight-time constructors’ world champions will help him secure a full-time return to the F1 grid in 2024. The Silver Arrows will launch their 2023 car – the W14 – on February 15 as they look to return to title contention after a torrid 2022 season. Related Vasseur reveals ‘handover’ from Binotto and advice from Todt Vettel’s stark warning for motorsport – change or risk being ‘banned’
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