Qualifying sixth for the Canadian Grand Prix was enough for Mick Schumacher to convince himself he is worth his place in Formula 1.
The German has endured a tough second season in the sport. His Haas car was not competitive enough for him to score a maiden point in 2021, though he did enough to convince many people that the future was bright for him if given the right machinery.
Haas have taken a step forward this season, with new team-mate Kevin Magnussen proving as much with 15 points to his name so far. But Schumacher is yet to break his duck, thwarted by a series of mechanical issues and some high-profile errors on his part – including two expensive big crashes.