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F1’s Mick Schumacher joins Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s backup driver after Ferrari axe

, F1’s Mick Schumacher joins Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s backup driver after Ferrari axe

MICK SCHUMACHER has joined Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s backup driver.

The son of legend Michael failed to earn a new deal with Ferrari’s feeder team Haas.

Mick Schumacher is the new Mercedes reserve driver

Mercedes revealed the news in a tweet that said: “Willkommen, Mick.
Say hello to our 2023 Reserve Driver, @SchumacherMick.”

Schumacher, 23, was axed by Haas in favour of the experienced Niko Hulkenberg, 35, after struggling to get to grips with F1.

The German failed to gain a single point in his debut season in 2021.

He then improved in 2022, along with the car, and finished in 16th place in the Drivers’ Championship.

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However, his 12 points accrued still left him 13 points behind team-mate Kevin Magnussen.

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