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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 9, 2022 Haas’ Mick Schumacher in the pits after the race was stopped due to bad weather conditions Pool via REUTERS/Toru Hanai
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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 9, 2022 Haas’ Mick Schumacher in the pits after the race was stopped due to bad weather conditions Pool via REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Mick Schumacher is gaining a lot of support from fans over his axing from the Haas F1 team. Mick had a roller coaster of a season in 2022, culminating in his exit from F1. While his absence might be temporary, there are lots of mixed reactions to how Haas treated Mick and his exit. And the latest catalyst to this debate is some additional details that emerged regarding the Haas-Schumacher saga.
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As per BILD reports, there are rumors that Mick Schumacher was informed about his contract not being renewed in a hotel lobby. Now that’s bizarre on Haas’ part. Imagine being in Mick’s place and hearing the news of your departure in a hotel lobby. It is not a piece of news sitting well with fans as well.
While some people support Haas for dropping Mick on the ground of his inconsistency and crashes in 2022, there are some who think he deserved another shot. The 2020 F2 champion spent two seasons at Haas and scored 12 points, all in 2022. Haas’ 2021 car was not quite competitive, and they mostly stayed at the back of the grid.
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Formula One F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 1, 2021 Haas’ Mick Schumacher during the press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS
Although, now with the decision done to replace Mick; fans have expressed their disappointment over Haas. Many people say that replacing a young talent like Schumacher with 35-year-old Nico Hulkenberg is ludicrous. And to add to that, the public knowledge regarding the nature of Mick’s departure, the disappointment, will only multiply.
Fans react to Mick Schumacher being informed about his Haas exit in a hotel lobby
Here are some of the reactions on social media. While most people support Mick, there are some reactions that justify Haas’ handling of the situation.
according to the article, günther steiner told him they weren’t renewing his contract in the hotel lobby on wednesday and mick was also informed about it my laurent mekies (ferrari) shortly beforehand.
— laura✨ (@thestrallove) November 23, 2022
so ur telling me, Mick found out about his contract not getting extended by Mekies, who is not part of Haas, before guenther told mick on wednesday AT THE HOTEL LOBBY?????????????? zero dignity team fucking liquidate @HaasF1Team
— cheryl🏎 #DANKESEB (@schumacheryl) November 23, 2022
My hatred for Haas actually peaked at Mick getting told off for doing donuts in his last race. Hope he finally spills the tea about all the shit that went on over the last 2 years, what we see is probably just the tip of the iceberg.
— Ally (@albeezan) November 20, 2022
imagine finding out you’re not gonna race for haas in a hotel lobby! nah what they did to mick!? criminal.
— amahlempanza (@idontknowamahle) November 23, 2022
Not sure if it’s criminal on Haas’ part, but yes, they could have at least handled it in a better way. Speaking to Mick privately in the garage or in his room. Sounds fair.
@TheRealMikeEpps I was in the hotel lobby I said damn is that Mick. Lol! pic.twitter.com/BK0RO3m0X7
— Dominique (@DominiqueComedi) September 2, 2017
You guys never worked for corporations that held impromptu meetings at restaurants, bars, over lunch…? Hotel lobbies don’t seem to be either far-fetched nor inappropriate. These guys are on the go at all times. No disrespect imo.
— Milton Mendonça (@mmendonca84) November 24, 2022
At least have the decency to do it privately
— Natty #DankeSeb 🏳️🌈 (@natty_ts70) November 23, 2022
Either a conference room fee or a left tyre? It’s not even a question for Haas.
— Rube 🇷🇼 (@ruberwanda) November 24, 2022
If Haas is really on a budget, they might want to be aware of cutting corners on everything.
Read More: Shocking Details Emerge About Haas’ Brutal Treatment Towards Mick Schumacher in an Ugly Split-Up
Either way, Haas surely will encounter plenty of heat from fans on social media.
Well they could have done it in a text.
— David Ritchie (@Davidgoesfaster) November 24, 2022
every time i see something about how haas told mick it just gets worse and worse
— alanah|DANKE SEB🫶🏼 (@dannyricfanclub) November 23, 2022
They buy him a drink before telling him at least? Or knowing Haas stuck him with the tab.
— Nathan Smeltzer (@Santucci727) November 23, 2022
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Wish them their constant 10th place in constructors and Kevin out of there 🫶🏽
— blue (@bluelays1) November 23, 2022
Though these are unconfirmed rumors, everyone knows how serious the F1 community gets about these rumored stories. Eventually, it’s Mick who has to deal with this situation despite whatever happened at Haas.
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It will be intriguing to see if either Haas or Mick opens up on these rumors. Although we may have to let it slide under the carpet, as Mick also would want to. What do you think? Will team Haas regret or benefit from dropping Mick Schumacher?
