Mick Schumacher becomes a reserve driver for McLaren
The young German will have two race suits this season: those of McLaren and Mercedes. He has just been officially announced as the reserve driver for the Woking team.
He will have the choice this season. He will be able to wear the Mercedes or McLaren jersey. The son of the seven-time world champion has just been announced, this Wednesday, February 1st, as a reserve driver for McLaren. He will be able to take on this role if the Woking team needs his services, provided that the German team accepts it.
McLaren will be able to call upon Mick Schumacher as a reserve driver during the 2023 F1 season as part of our agreement with Mercedes, McLaren confirms.
McLaren will be able to call on @SchumacherMick as a reserve driver during the 2023 F1 season as part of our arrangement with Mercedes. Welcome to the family, Mick. 👊🧡 pic.twitter.com/DNiJ5s99rQ
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 1, 2023
This news comes just a few days after Mick Schumacher molded his seat in the W14. At McLaren, the former Haas driver will have the opportunity to grow with Andrea Stella, a former engineer of his father at Ferrari.
