Formula 1: Alfa Tauri wants Schumacher – ‘I’d love to have him in the automotive’

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Mick Schumacher couldn’t get a everlasting cabin for the 2023 season. Franz Tost now says in an interview that he wants the German to stick with Alfa Tauri.

Faenza – Mick Schumacher will spend the 2023 Formula 1 season solely as a reserve driver for Mercedes. Whether the German will take part in the competitors or not might be determined solely throughout the season. However, this was the solely method he was nonetheless a part of Formula 1. For a very long time, no different group appeared to need Schumacher in their cockpit. However, Franz Tost has now proven that he’s in no way opposed to signing Mick.

Name: Mick Schumacher
Date of start: March 22, 1999, Genolier (Switzerland)
Nationality is German
Team: Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 (reserve driver)

Franz Tost on Mick Schumacher: ‘He has what it takes to succeed in Formula 1’

Tost has been the group chief at Alpha Tauri since 2006 and is liable for driver recruitment. Now he has spoken about his curiosity in Mick Schumacher. “It was an issue for me personally. I want Mick was in the automotive. I’m positive Mick is proficient and has what it takes to achieve success in Formula 1,” he stated in an interview with RTL. However, he was unable to implement the thought, partly due to Mick’s earlier profession in motorsport.

Mick Schumacher together with his new Formula 1 group Mercedes.

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Mick Schumacher couldn’t swap to Alpha Tauri for political causes

Mick Schumacher has been with the Scuderia for a few years and began at Ferrari’s driver academy, the racing group has supported him over the years. These “political causes” have been essential, as the transfer to a Red Bull subsidiary wanted Ferrari’s approval. However, this by no means occurred and it was solely at the finish of final 12 months that Ferrari and Schumacher determined to go their separate methods due to speedy impact – however there was not an empty cockpit in the Alfa Tauri.

All Formula 1 world champions by variety of wins

Michael Schumacher: 7 wins. 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher received titles in 1994 (Benetton-Ford), 1995 (Benetton-Renault) and 2000-2004 (Ferrari). © IMAGO
Lewis Hamilton also won the Formula One World Championship seven times in 2008, 2014, 2015 and 2017-2020. He always walked towards the Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton: 7 wins. Lewis Hamilton additionally received the Formula One World Championship seven instances in 2008, 2014, 2015 and 2017-2020. He at all times walked in direction of the Mercedes. © IMAGO
Argentina's Juan Manuel Fangio won the world title five times. He won the title for Alfa Romeo in 1951, Maserati-Mercedes in 1954, Mercedes in 1955, Ferrari in 1956 and Maserati in 1957.
Juan Manuel Fangio: 5 wins. Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio received the world title 5 instances. He received the title for Alfa Romeo in 1951, Maserati-Mercedes in 1954, Mercedes in 1955, Ferrari in 1956 and Maserati in 1957. © IMAGO
Frenchman Alain Prost won the world championship four times in 1985 (McLaren TAG Porsche), 1986 (McLaren TAG Porsche), 1989 (McLaren Honda) and 1993 (Williams Renault).
Alain Prost: 4 wins. Frenchman Alain Prost received the world championship 4 instances in 1985 (McLaren TAG Porsche), 1986 (McLaren TAG Porsche), 1989 (McLaren Honda) and 1993 (Williams Renault). © IMAGO
Sebastian Vettel turned world champion 4 instances. He was a part of the Red Bull-Renault group in all the victories from 2010-2013.
Sebastian Vettel: 4 wins. Sebastian Vettel turned world champion 4 instances. He was a part of the Red Bull-Renault group in all the victories from 2010-2013. © IMAGO
Jack Brabham was a 3-time Formula 1 world champion. In 1959 and 1960 he went to Cooper-Climax, and in 1966 to Brabham-Repco.
Jack Brabham: 3 wins. Jack Brabham was a 3-time Formula 1 world champion. In 1959 and 1960 he went to Cooper-Climax, and in 1966 to Brabham-Repco. © IMAGO
British Jackie Stewart received the Formula 1 World Championship in 1969, 1971 and 1973. It was changed by Matra-Ford in 1969 and Tyrrell-Ford in 1971 and 1973.
Jackie Stewart: 3 wins. British Jackie Stewart received the Formula 1 World Championship in 1969, 1971 and 1973. It was changed by Matra-Ford in 1969 and Tyrrell-Ford in 1971 and 1973. © IMAGO
Niki Lauda has 3 world championships. In 1975 and 1977 he rode for Ferrari, in 1984 for McLaren-TAG-Porsche.
Niki Lauda: 3 wins. Niki Lauda has 3 world championships. In 1975 and 1977 he rode for Ferrari, in 1984 for McLaren-TAG-Porsche. © IMAGO
Nelson Piquet received three world championships in 1981 (Brabham-Ford), 1983 (Brabham-BMW) and 1987 (Williams-Honda).
Nelson Piquet: 3 wins. Nelson Piquet received three world championships in 1981 (Brabham-Ford), 1983 (Brabham-BMW) and 1987 (Williams-Honda). © IMAGO
Brazilian Ayrton Senna received three world championships for McLaren-Honda in 1988, 1990 and 1991.
Ayrton Senna: 3 wins. Brazilian Ayrton Senna received three world championships for McLaren-Honda in 1988, 1990 and 1991. © IMAGO
Alberto Ascari received two world championships in 1952 and 1953, each for Ferrari.
Alberto Ascari: 2 wins. Alberto Ascari received two world championships in 1952 and 1953, each for Ferrari. © IMAGO
Graham Hill received two world championships in 1962 and 1968. He drove for the BRM and Lotus-Ford groups.
Graham Hill: 2 wins. Graham Hill received two world championships in 1962 and 1968. He drove for the BRM and Lotus-Ford groups. © IMAGO
Jim Clark received the normal classification twice and thus turned the world champion twice in 1963 and 1965. He received each titles for Lotus-Climax.
Jim Clark: 2 wins. Jim Clark received the normal classification twice and thus turned the world champion twice in 1963 and 1965. He received each titles for Lotus-Climax. © IMAGO
Emerson Fittipaldi received the Formula One World Championship twice in 1972 and 1974, as soon as for Lotus-Ford and as soon as for McLaren-Ford.
Emerson Fittipaldi: 2 wins. Emerson Fittipaldi received the Formula One World Championship twice in 1972 and 1974, as soon as for Lotus-Ford and as soon as for McLaren-Ford. © IMAGO
Max Verstappen received the world championship twice for the Red Bull-Honda group in 2021 and 2022.
Max Verstappen: 2 wins. Max Verstappen received the world championship twice for the Red Bull-Honda group in 2021 and 2022. © IMAGO
Mika Hekkinen received two world championships for McLaren Mercedes in 1998 and 1999.
Mika Hakkinen: 2 wins. Mika Hekkinen received two world championships for McLaren Mercedes in 1998 and 1999. © IMAGO
Fernando Alonso was a two-time world champion in Formula 1 in 2005 and 2006 as a part of the Renault group.
Fernando Alonso: 2 wins. Fernando Alonso was a two-time world champion in Formula 1 in 2005 and 2006 as a part of the Renault group. © IMAGO
Giuseppe Farina turned world champion in 1950 for Alfa Romeo.
Giuseppe Farina: 1 win. Giuseppe Farina turned world champion in 1950 for Alfa Romeo. © IMAGO
Mike Hawthorne received the 1958 Formula 1 World Championship for Ferrari.
Mike Hawthorne: 1 win. Mike Hawthorne received the 1958 Formula 1 World Championship for Ferrari. © IMAGO
Phil Hill received the world championship for Ferrari in 1961. It was his solely title.
Phil Hill: 1 win. Phil Hill received the world championship for Ferrari in 1961. It was his solely title. © IMAGO
John Surtees received the world championship for Ferrari in 1964
John Surtees: 1 win. John Surtees received the world championship for Ferrari in 1964. © IMAGO
Denis Hulme received the 1967 World Championship for Brabham-Repco.
Denis Hulme: 1 win. Denis Hulme received the 1967 World Championship for Brabham-Repco. © IMAGO
Jochen Rindt received the Formula 1 world championship in 1970. He rode in the Lotus-Ford group.
Jochen Rindt: 1 win. In 1970, Jochen Rindt received the Formula 1 World Championship title for the Lotus-Ford group. In the present season, Rindt suffered a deadly crash, however his factors lead was sufficient to declare the posthumous Formula 1 world title. © IMAGO
James Hunt managed to convey the title to the McLaren-Ford group in 1976.
James Hunt: 1 win. James Hunt managed to convey the title to the McLaren-Ford group in 1976. © IMAGO
Mario Andretti received the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship for Lotus-Ford.
Mario Andretti: 1 win. Mario Andretti received the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship for Lotus-Ford. © IMAGO
Jody Schecter received the Formula 1 world championship for Ferrari in 1979.
Jody Scheckter: 1 win. Jody Schecter received the Formula 1 world championship for Ferrari in 1979. © IMAGO
Alan Jones received the 1980 World Championship for Williams-Ford.
Alan Jones: 1 win. Alan Jones received the 1980 World Championship for Williams-Ford. © IMAGO
Nico Rosberg’s father, Keke Rosberg, received the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship for Williams-Ford.
Keke Rosberg: 1 win. Nico Rosberg’s father, Keke Rosberg, received the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship for Williams-Ford. © IMAGO
Nigel Mansell received the 1992 World Cup. He drove for the Brabham-Ford group.
Nigel Mansell: 1 win. Nigel Mansell received the 1992 World Cup. He drove for the Brabham-Ford group. © IMAGO
Damon Hill received the title for Williams-Renault in 1996.
Damon Hill: 1 win. Damon Hill received the title for Williams-Renault in 1996. © IMAGO
Jacques Villeneuve turned the world champion in 1997. He drove to Williams-Renault.
Jacques Villeneuve: 1 win. Jacques Villeneuve turned the world champion in 1997. He drove to Williams-Renault. © IMAGO
Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen received his solely world title in 2007 for Ferrari.
Kimi Raikkonen: 1 win. Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen received his solely world title in 2007 for Ferrari. © IMAGO
Jenson Button received the 2009 World Championship for Brawn-Mercedes.
Jenson Button: 1 win. Jenson Button received the 2009 World Championship for Brawn-Mercedes. © IMAGO
Nico Rosberg received the world championship for Mercedes in 2016. Then he ended his profession.
Nico Rosberg: 1 win. Nico Rosberg received the world championship for Mercedes in 2016. Then he ended his profession. © IMAGO

Toto Wolff straight supported the German and wished him in the group. At Mercedes, Schumacher has skilled drivers and engineers from whom he can be taught so much. There is even hypothesis that reserve driver Lewis Hamilton will change him as quickly as he retires. Until then, nonetheless, it stays to be seen how Mick can develop in a racing group in the future. (E)

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