Mick Schumacher – Kevin Magnussen: A grid gap
In Brazil, Kevin Magnussen took pole position, while Mick Schumacher set the final time.
A Haas sandwich. For the sprint qualifying of the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, the pack will be surrounded by the two Haas cars. A situation that even the wildest bettors wouldn’t have imagined, but it showcases the contrast within the team.
Kevin Magnussen accomplished the feat of securing his first pole position, taking advantage of a red flag and changing conditions. However, this performance is bad news for Mick Schumacher. The German driver failed to pass through Q1. Worse yet, he posted the slowest time.
“I think that when he took off, he was too hesitant to perform a good lap,” said Günther Steiner, speaking about Mick Schumacher.
The young driver number 47, who is fighting to keep his seat next year, does not score any points. On the contrary, he loses some. With performances deemed insufficient in the recent races, he suffers in comparison to his teammate. His mistakes on the track and his underperformance on this Friday, November 11th, will not work in his favor.
Haas is expected to announce the name of the second driver for the team in 2023 soon. The German flag might still be displayed on the American car, but the name next to it is likely to change. Nico Hülkenberg appears to be the frontrunner to replace Mick Schumacher.
