He's already been a star behind the wheel in Formula Four, but Michael Schumacher's teenage son Mick turns 18 on Wednesday — and can finally qualify for a driving licence
Mick Schumacher
Berlin: He's already been a star behind the wheel in Formula Four, but Michael Schumacher's teenage son Mick turns 18 on Wednesday — and can finally qualify for a driving licence. Michael Schumacher, the seven-times Formula One world champion, continues to recover at the family home on Lake Geneva, Switzerland, from the serious head trauma he suffered in a skiing accident in December 2013.
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But his son, who is studying for his driving test, is looking forward to finally being old enough to get his licence in Switzerland, despite already having a Formula Four career. "I can hardly wait for the day when I can put my foot down not just on the race track," the 17-year-old told German daily Bild. Once he passes his test, Schumacher Jr will be able to drive himself to appointments and races.
According to Bild, Mick Schumacher is set for a junior ambassador's role with Mercedes Benz. Following a successful stint in karting he finished second in last year's F4 Drivers' championship, a big improvement from 10th in 2015, and seems destined to be a future F1 star.