Cadillac has been cautioned against recruiting Mick Schumacher for their upcoming Formula 1 team. The emergence of this new team has opened up two additional race seats, attracting interest from drivers who were left without a spot this season. Among them is Schumacher, eager to rejuvenate his F1 career after being released by Haas in 2022 following a two-season stint that yielded only 12 points from 43 races.
As the son of legendary seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, Mick quickly transitioned to Mercedes as a reserve driver and also secured a racing position with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship, achieving three podium finishes. His success in WEC has fueled his ambition to return to F1, where he believes he has unfinished business, with a strong desire to secure a spot with Cadillac, who are deliberating their driver choices.
In a recent interview with Brazilian media, Schumacher disclosed ongoing discussions with Cadillac, describing the negotiations as positive and expressing his honor to be involved in such a remarkable project. However, the decision on the coveted race seats remains uncertain. Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has openly opposed Schumacher’s potential recruitment, citing his lack of experience and previous struggles at Haas.
Formula 1 enthusiasts can now enjoy live coverage of practices, qualifying sessions, and races through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering substantial savings and access to over 100 TV channels, along with complimentary subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+.
Reports suggest that Cadillac is nearing an agreement to sign Sergio Perez, a six-time F1 race winner, and another contender for a seat is Valtteri Bottas, the Mercedes reserve driver with ten F1 victories to his name. Villeneuve favors Bottas due to his extensive experience, race-winning capabilities, and tenure at Mercedes, which he views as superior attributes compared to other candidates.
