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Berlin (dpa) - The future Formula 1 racing driver Mick Schumacher does not annoy the constant comparisons with his father Michael.
“I think it's okay, it doesn't bother me at all when I get the questions and the comparisons,” said the 21-year-old in an interview with “Bild am Sonntag” and added: “Of course you have to go your own way.
But for me my father is the best there has ever been in the sport, so why should I want to break away from him? "
Mick Schumacher will drive for the US racing team Haas from next season and will celebrate his premiere at the race in Melbourne, Australia, if the Grand Prix is held on March 21 despite the Corona crisis.
“It will generally be a special moment,” said Schumacher.
Also because he will then finally follow in his father's footsteps.
«You could say that, yes.
I do believe that it will be very emotional, "said the Formula 2 champion:" But I'm just looking forward to the challenge, to driving and working with the team. "
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Mother Corinna was also very important for Schumacher's development.
"She is my contact number 1, my best advisor and always the first to call," said Mick.
He was also the first to inform you when it was clear that the Swiss by choice would join Formula 1.
"Of course she was happy, but she also said that she always knew that I could do it," said Schumacher: "She is very optimistic, but in the end it was like that."
An important advisor to Schumacher in the past was also ex-champion Sebastian Vettel.
In the future, the two Germans will drive against each other for the first time.
"I'm looking forward to it," said Schumacher.
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