Michael Schumacher's Revolutionary F1 Car To Be Driven By Mick At Iconic Hill Climb Event
Mick Schumacher has been confirmed to appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month and will be racing his father, Michael Schumacher's, iconic Mercedes W02.
Michael Schumacher drove the W02 when he drove for Mercedes in the 2011 season. Mick followed in his father's footsteps by joining the Brackley-based squad for the 2023 season as their reserve driver, after losing his seat with Haas at the end of last year.
Speaking about the event as part of the Mercedes press release, Mick explained:
“It’s going to be spectacular to run in my Dad’s 2011 car, the W02, even if it is only a short run. Just experiencing this generation of cars will be mega!
"Knowing that he raced this car makes it extra special, and there will be many emotions coming with it. I have been lucky enough to drive one of his Benetton cars and some of the Ferraris he raced, but this will be the first time behind the wheel of a Mercedes he drove.
"I am sure I will get out of it with a big smile on my face.”
Schumacher won 79 points in the W02 on his penultimate year of racing before he headed into his retirement from the sport at the end of 2012.
As well as Schumacher's outing in the W02, the W12 will also be featured at the iconic event which is the 2021 championship winning car. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Sebastian Vettel are also confirmed to feature at the event.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to take place on 13-16 July 2023 and the majority of the Formula One drivers will be at the event on 15-16 July.