Despite some tension between Schumacher and Mazepin on the track, the German was never really in danger of leaving the team.
see photosHaas has confirmed it is retaining its drivers for the 2022 F1 season
Haas has confirmed what many believed in the paddock – it continues for the 2022 season with the driver duo of Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin. Both drivers were tipped to retain their seats on the American team, which finds itself at the back of the grid in its short five-year history as F1 constructors. Mick Schumacher, the son of 7-time legendary F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, is also a graduate of the Ferrari Driver Academy and should have always been retained given the close partnership between Ferrari and the Haas team and Schumacher’s solid performance. Mazepin is the son of Russian billionaire Dmitry Mazepin who is a major sponsor of the team and so even he was at odds to keep his place despite his broken ties with Schumacher and some questionable performances that drew the ire of other drivers. has also been caught. narrow road.
Schumacher has largely impressed in his first year, although his relationship with Mazepin has deteriorated.
“We knew we wanted continuity behind the wheel in 2022 and I am happy to confirm that Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are competing for the Uralkli Haas F1 team next year. 2021 saw both drivers Formula 1 has been an opportunity to learn and as a rookie, he has done a lot this year,” said Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.
“It has certainly been a difficult season with the package we have in place, but at the same time they have both accepted the challenge and worked closely with the team to learn our processes and adapt to the rigors of a Formula 1 campaign.” Has worked. Brings both internally and externally. Now, as we look forward to the 2022 season, we are confident that we can move forward as a team and see Mick and Nikita in their Formula 1 careers Can offer a competitive race package to take the next step.” added.
We are pleased to confirm that @SchumacherMick And @nikita_mazepin Will continue as our driver line-up in 2022????#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/EBcacDLfuC
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) September 23, 2021
Despite some tensions between Schumacher and Mazepin at the track, the German was never really in danger of leaving the team as Ferrari relinquished its rights to take the Alfa Romeo seat to one of its drivers, which it currently holds. Another graduate of the academy Antonio is occupied. Giovinazzi. For Haas, the profile that Schumacher brings is important as he is the son of arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Ferrari also shares its salary with the team which is an added bonus. As for Ferrari, the roadmap is clear for Schumacher should he strive to take a seat in the main works team like his father once did – but an opening will only come at the end of the 2022 season when Carlos Sainz Jr. is out of contract. Will be done. .
Nikita Mazepin to remain with Haas F1 team in 2022
“By being part of the Formula 1 field, I am living my dream. The first year with Haas F1 is very exciting and educative, and I am sure that I can bring all the experience I have gained in the coming year. New technical rules, The impressive ambition of the entire Haas F1 team and the support of Ferrari – of course I believe it will bring us closer to the ground in the 2022 season and we will be able to fight for points. I look forward to being part of such a team I’m going to keep going strong, and I’ll do my best to keep me going. Lastly, I want to thank the Ferrari Driver Academy for the trust they continue to give me and the support they have. Has shown me over the years,” said Mick Schumacher in the announcement.
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“I am very excited for next year, for the new car and just to have the opportunity with the Haas F1 team and grow with them. I think we will be stronger next year,” said his teammate Nikita Mazepin. said. Announcement.
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