“Being trusted is more flattering than being loved.” The proverb simply conveys the significance of trust in fostering the development of a group or an individual. The team principal of Haas, who has been in the news for a while, is the best illustration of this. After deciding to sever connections with Mick Schumacher, he faced harsh criticism from the F1 community and fans. However, soon after his book was out, there were a few logical explanations for why Guenther Steiner had to make that choice. And now the Haas team boss has once again explained the reason behind mistrust towards Schumacher.

Although the German driver’s debut season in 2021 wasn’t up to par, Haas gave him another chance. Yet, Schumacher suffered a catastrophe despite the fact that 2022 marked the beginning of a new era in the world of motorsport. He then was replaced by the “Much Experienced” driver Nico Hulkenberg after the team cut ties with him due to repeated mistakes.

Steiner has already charged the 24-year-old with amassing $2 million in his new book, “Surviving to Drive.” The engineer claimed that he could not use a driver in whom he lacked confidence. Following these remarks, Steiner has once more outlined a reasonable justification for why Mick Schumacher was fired from the team and what made him lose faith in the German driver.

In the recent episode of the unlapped podcast, the Haas boss mentioned how having two experienced drivers can benefit the team, rather than having one driver who is not doing well. Steiner said, “Absolutely And as you say late last year there was criticism, and skepticism are all of it, you know. But then what we have to do, we have to look after the team and at that time for us what we need at this experience to take the team forward.”

Later while praising the new recruit Hulkenberg, the 58-year-old said, “You know and experience, It just comes with time and Nico had the time in a car and he was in very similar situations in the teams he was before in the midfield where he could contribute something to make the team better and he’s doing, you know. So I think for us it was the easiest way to get performance for the team.”

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Schumacher’s father’s link intervened to save the German driver when Haas left him with few choices. Michael Schumacher and Mercedes had a strong relationship, and this helped Mick find a place where he could improve his specific skills.

Mick Schumacher discusses how his “current role” at Mercedes has “shocked” him

When Mercedes picked Mick Schumacher as a reserve driver, one thing was certain for the German driver, he would have the chance to learn under the very best. Besides, Schumacher might pick up a number of insights from the Brackley-based garage, including how the multi-championship winning crew operates and how Sir Lewis Hamilton, a modern-day legend, carries himself.

Speaking about some of the lessons learned, Schumacher told the official F1 website, “I’ve learned a lot about what’s important in terms of approaching race weekends; I feel like I’ve already gained so much knowledge to add to my skill set. I didn’t think I would have learned and gained so much so early into my role.”

Sharing how the paddock works while drivers are racing at the track, the 24-year-old said, “As a driver, you usually do not get to hear what is going on between all the engineers while you are out on the track, so listening in during the sessions has been extremely interesting. I was quite shocked at the season opener in Bahrain, I did not expect the sheer amount of exchange that happens.”

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While he is in a camp where his skill set is developing, do you believe Mercedes will help the young German driver secure a spot on the grid?