F1 News: Mick Schumacher makes Hamilton admission ahead of Ferrari move

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Schumacher makes Hamilton admission ahead of Ferrari move

The German has been out of the sport since 2022

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Monday 26 February 2024 17:57

Mick Schumacher has admitted that he's more than aware he has a chance this season to audition to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

Hamilton will be moving to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, leaving an unexpected seat to be filled - which Mercedes reserve and test driver Schumacher has half an eye on.

Schumacher has been partaking the role of test and reserve driver with the Brackley-based team since the start of 2023, after being kicked out of his seat at Haas by then-team principal Guenther Steiner.

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While the German is to still perform his role with Mercedes in 2024, he will also drive with Alpine's endurance team, competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).

This signifies a full-time return to racing for Schumacher, as he seeks to find a route back onto the F1 grid.

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He believes that Hamilton's situation may open a few doors, with the driver market set to descend into chaos.

"I'm of course aware that Lewis' Mercedes seat will then be free," Schumacher told Sky Germany.

"I'm still keeping an eye on Formula 1 and hopefully the dream will come true again. But in the end it's important that I also do my things and see my role as a reserve driver - and especially my role as a WEC driver in the foreground.

"If I perform well, let's see where it takes me."

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