Mick Schumacher linked with shock F1 return amid driver struggles

Mick Schumacher in a Mercedes role during 2023 season — Photo: © IMAGO

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Schumacher linked with shock F1 return amid driver struggles

The Schumacher name could return to F1 following a current driver's struggles.

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 12 May 2024 11:57

The Schumacher name could return to F1 thanks to the struggles of a current driver on the grid.

Whilst some drivers have impressed in 2024, Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris taking the only two non Red Bull wins of the season, other drivers' F1 futures are in jeopardy.

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Daniel Ricciardo has suffered a dip in performance since his return to the sport with RB, outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda consistently this season.

In contrast Tsunoda has achieved top ten finishes, and helped acquire most of RB’s points.

Daniel Ricciardo has struggled to compete with teammate Tsunoda

Who could Schumacher replace?

Additionally, Logan Sargeant has struggled at Williams with a dramatic crash in Japan , and being replaced by Alex Albon when he damaged his chassis in Australia.

Reports indicate that Williams have applied for a Super Licence for Kimi Andrea Antonelli , despite the driver being 17 and ineligible for one until he turns 18.

However, a new name has been thrown into contention for a potential Williams seat if Sargeant is ousted from the team.

Former F1 driver the former Haas driver's uncle, Ralf Schumacher, has thrown his name in the ring as a potential candidate.

“It’s clear that Sargeant is overwhelmed. That’s how it is,” Schumacher said via Formula1.de’s YouTube channel.