After struggling in qualifying Schumacher and teammate Kevin Magnussen, who started in 17th, were handed a chance to fight for points when they emerged unscathed through a multi-car start crash which took out several midfield rivals.
From 14th and 16th on the restart both Haas drivers moved up the order, Schumacher's side in particular making the right strategy calls by pitting under a late safety car for fresh soft tyres.
