The absence of Nikita Mazepin means Mick Schumacher is "in a much better spot" than he was last season, according to Haas chief Guenther Steiner.
The Russian racer partnered Schumacher in 2021 as Haas chose to go with two rookies for the campaign. But their car was far too uncompetitive for any positive results, while the two youngsters also clashed and did not get along.
Since Mazepin was axed on the eve of the current season in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he was replaced by Kevin Magnussen. In the Dane, Schumacher benefits from a much more seasoned racer from whom he can learn.
