Ralf Schumacher confesses F1 no longer ‘realistic’ for nephew Mick Schumacher

Michael Schumacher‘s son Mick Schumacher had a great shot at proving his racing mettle in Formula 1 after joining the Haas F1 team. The German failed to amass results impressive enough to cement his place on the grid. However, Schumacher Jr.

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still managed a reserve role at Mercedes and continues to race for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. A majority of the teams were open to acquiring newer drivers under their lineup for the 2025 season. Mick Schumacher had remained an option for Haas, Sauber which would ultimately become Audi, and even Mercedes.

However, none of the teams acquired the 25-year-old as he remains out of Formula 1 for the third year in a row. Amidst this, Schumacher Jr’s uncle Ralf Schumacher commented on his nephew’s state. The 49-year-old claimed that Formula 1 was a ‘crazy sport’ and further questioned would his nephew be a reserve driver or focus on his WEC duties.

Regardless, Formula 1 was ‘unrealistic’ for the 25-year-old unless some driver dropped out due to illness. Formula 1 is crazy. The question is, who will be the replacement driver and where?

Or will he now focus on his endurance racing career? Unfortunately, Formula 1 is unrealistic for Mick unless someone leaves due to illness. Ralf Schumacher told Sky GermanyRELATEDToto Wolff pinpoints ‘shelf-life’ factor in not giving Lewis Hamilton long-term deal before Ferrari moveRalf Schumacher asserted Mick Schumacher has had to ‘go through a lot’ latelyFlavio Briatore‘s entry into Alpine meant that Mick Schumacher might have had a shot in the French constructor.

However, Alpine recently confirmed Jack Doohan as the secondary driver to Pierre Gasly. Hence, amidst these situations, Ralf Schumacher asserted that his nephew had to go through a lot lately. Despite the disappointment, Schumacher believed that the 25-year-old could face the situation well.

Mick has had to go through a lot lately. Among other things, he found out from Alpine’s mail that he was not going to be in the car. You are certainly disappointed, but you can face the decision.

Ralf Schumacher addedMick Schumacher (via IMAGO)Alpine’s disastrous form at the start of the season was redeemed well at the recent Brazilian GP after a double-podium finish. Schumacher Jr’s failed stint in Formula 1 might be a big disappointment for the fans of the Schumacher family. Regardless, the 25-year-old will keep his chin up and attempt to give it his all in the WEC format of racing.

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