Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2023 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2023 Formula 1 Standings
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Penalty Points
    • 2024 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
  • Formula E
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • 2022/23 Formula E Team/Driver Line-up
  • IndyCar
    • 2023 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2023 IndyCar Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2023 WRC Calendar
    • 2023 WRC Standings
    • 2023 WRC Driver Line-up
  • MotoGP
    • 2023 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2023 MotoGP Team/Rider Line-Up
    • 2023 MotoGP Standings
  • WEC
    • 2023 WEC Calendar
    • 2023 WEC Hypercar Team/Driver Line-up
  • IMSA
    • 2023 IMSA GTP Team/Driver Line-up
    • 2023 IMSA Calendar
  • More
    • Formula 2
      • 2023 Formula 2 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 2 Driver Line-up
    • Formula 3
      • 2023 Formula 3 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 3 Driver Line-up
    • DTM
    • WSeries
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2023 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2023 Formula 1 Standings
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Penalty Points
    • 2024 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
  • Formula E
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • 2022/23 Formula E Team/Driver Line-up
  • IndyCar
    • 2023 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2023 IndyCar Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2023 WRC Calendar
    • 2023 WRC Standings
    • 2023 WRC Driver Line-up
  • MotoGP
    • 2023 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2023 MotoGP Team/Rider Line-Up
    • 2023 MotoGP Standings
  • WEC
    • 2023 WEC Calendar
    • 2023 WEC Hypercar Team/Driver Line-up
  • IMSA
    • 2023 IMSA GTP Team/Driver Line-up
    • 2023 IMSA Calendar
  • More
    • Formula 2
      • 2023 Formula 2 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 2 Driver Line-up
    • Formula 3
      • 2023 Formula 3 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 3 Driver Line-up
    • DTM
    • WSeries
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

Schumacher reacts to ‘productive’ F1 return at Mercedes test

by Fergal Walsh
4 months ago
A A
0
Schumacher reacts to ‘productive’ F1 return at Mercedes test
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Mick Schumacher says he enjoyed a “productive” day of running in Barcelona as part of a Pirelli tyre test.

The German driver enjoyed his first laps in a Formula 1 car since he was dropped by Haas at the end of the 2022 campaign.

Schumacher linked up with Mercedes this year as its reserve driver and was handed his first outing in the W14 after the Spanish Grand Prix.

Taking over from George Russell who drove the car on Tuesday, Schumacher set 152 during the day as Mercedes assisted Pirelli with its programme.

RelatedPosts

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction

13 mins ago
McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims

McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims

1 hour ago

“It was great. I learned a lot and it was a lot of fun,” Schumacher said. “It was a very productive day; we got through everything we wanted to and ran every test tyre on the plan. 

“It was also good to have that first experience of the tyres without any blankets. Obviously having not driven in a while, I felt it physically, but it was good to be back in the driving seat.

“This experience will definitely benefit me in my role. I have a better understanding of what to look out for and what to work on. 

“I also have a better understanding of all the procedures and how the Team works trackside. That would be a key factor in case I ever have to jump in and race.”

Schumacher has been setting hours in Mercedes’ simulator, assisting it with set-up work during race weekends.

While acknowledging that it is difficult to prepare for the real car in a simulator, he hailed Mercedes’ technology after sampling both its factory simulator and its proper 2023 challenger.

“There is obviously a difference between the simulator and driving in the real world,” he said. 

“There will always be a difference as the technology is not at a point where you can compare it 100%. However, it is the closest experience I’ve had between a simulator and real life. 

“The simulator has prepared me, and the team has made a great effort of correlating it. 

“That helped me to know what to expect when driving it. It’s clear why this team is an eight-time World Champion.

“I’m very excited for the rest of the year. I’ve had a great time today and hopefully I’ll be back in a car at some point. I loved every bit of it! I want to say a big thank you to everybody for this opportunity.”

Tags: F1MercedesSchumacher
Share297Tweet186

Related Posts

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction
Formula 1

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction

13 mins ago
McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims
Formula 1

McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims

1 hour ago
Williams: Sargeant Suzuka crash ‘masking steady performance’
Formula 1

Williams: Sargeant Suzuka crash ‘masking steady performance’

3 hours ago
Load More

Upcoming Races

#EventLocationDate
14Dutch GPZandvoort27 August
15Italian GPMonza03 September
16Singapore GPMarina Bay17 September
17Japanese GPSuzuka24 September
18Qatar GPLusail08 October

Click here for the full 2023 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Max Verstappen400
Sergio Perez223
Lewis Hamilton190
Fernando Alonso174
Carlos Sainz150
Charles Leclerc135
Lando Norris115
George Russell115
Oscar Piastri57
Lance Stroll47

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction
Formula 1

Alpine F1 drivers divided on 2024 cockpit size direction

September 27, 2023
McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims
Formula 1

McLaren: Red Bull ‘still a step too far’ ahead after Norris claims

September 27, 2023
Williams: Sargeant Suzuka crash ‘masking steady performance’
Formula 1

Williams: Sargeant Suzuka crash ‘masking steady performance’

September 27, 2023

Follow Motorsport Week

Motorsport Week

© 2023 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • Championship Standings
    • 2023 F1 Calendar
    • Team/Driver Line-Up
    • Session Results
    • Driver Penalty Points
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • Session Results
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • Standings
    • Calendar
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • Standings
    • Calendar
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • Calendar
    • Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • WSeries
    • DTM
    • IMSA
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2023 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
X