Mick Schumacher is performing the role of unsung hero at Mercedes, according to his uncle Ralf Schumacher.
Mick, the son of legendary Formula One driver Michael Schumacher, is the reserve driver for the Silver Arrows, behind Brits Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The 24-year-old was snapped up by Mercedes after being dropped by Haas and has been working out of the spotlight for the manufacturer.
As well as being reserve and simulator driver, Mick is also required to give feedback to the engineers. He will be behind the wheel of Mercedes’ W14 car at a Barcelona test this week and will try to help the team close the gap to Red Bull after Max Verstappen maintained his dominance at the Spanish Grand Prix on the weekend.
