Lewis Hamilton on Mick Schumacher as third driver: “His father Michael and Mercedes closely connected”

Lewis Hamilton has described Mick Schumacher as a “great talent” and remembered Michael Schumacher’s legacy at Mercedes.
- Mercedes Team photograph, Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1
- Mercedes Team photograph, Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1

Mick Schumacher was ditched by Haas and lost his place in the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:2023 F1 driver line-up but has taken uꦦp a role as a third driver with Mercedes.

His legendary father Michael ended his career with Mercedes, paving the way for Hamilton’s incredible succꦍess with the team.

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“You don't work so closely with the third driver any𓆏more,” Hamilton told Bild about Mick joining Mercedes. 

“It's🌱 a lot of simulator work and not like it used to be, even though we'll still 𒉰be teammates. 

“Mick is a great talent🎀. He is an asset for Mer🌠cedes. He is a German driver. 

“His father Michael and Mercedes were already closely connectedไꦫ.”

Michael and Hamilton share the all-time F1 record for the mo💛st championships🅷 (seven).

Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Abu Dhabi…

Hamilton, now 37, knows time is running out to claim that record outright, particularly with the dominant 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen intent on ma꧒king his own mark in the hisꦅtory books.

Both Mercedes and Red Bull have added high-profile third drivers - Mick joining Hamilton’s ranks, and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Daniel Ricciardo joining Verstappen’s team.

This year, much will depend on Hamilton and Verstappen🐻’s relationship with their teammates.

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sergio Perez and Verstappen had a high-profile falling-out in 2022, and although everything appears rosy between Hamilton and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell, the younger driver cl🎉aimed Mercedes’ only win of last year and will have his own title ambitions.

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