The Schumacher family is one of the most significant ones in F1. With the 7 world titles of Michael Schumacher, every name and story associated with the Schumacher name just beams differently. Michael’s legacy has also put a different spotlight on his son Mick Schumacher. Despite being out of an F1 seat right now, Mick has been a revered young talent in his lead-up to F1. Though, his childhood days have been quite normal with some good fun memories.

The former FIA president Jean Todt once shared such an anecdote about Mick’s childhood days. Speaking to RTL news in an interview, Todt spoke about how he used to watch races with Michael back in the day. Meanwhile, he also touched upon his memories of young Mick and his partner Michelle Yeoh’s unknown bond and relationship.

Jean said, “I’ve known Mick [Schumacher] since he was born. He’s closer to my wife than I am.” [translated via Google] The former Ferrari boss revealed how his partner since 2004 Michelle, now 60, used to await playing with young Mick. He added, “Michelle and Mick ran after the chickens together.”

Even though Michael is unconscious today, Jean Todt often visits him. the Frenchman has cited in the past how Mick, his mother Corinna, and the entire Schumacher family are a part of his family.

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While Mick is out of a full-time drive for now, the young German has followed his father’s steps to join Mercedes. Despite a reserve role, Mick may get a lot out of his time at Brackley. Being there may help him perhaps with a better career progression.

Can Mick Schumacher make the most out of his Reserve Role at Mercedes?

A Schumacher returned to the Mercedes family when Mick Schumacher signed up for a reserve role almost a decade after his father’s retirement in 2012. Although, how can he navigate his way back on the grid via being a stand-by at the Silver Arrows?

It is a perplexing question, as Mercedes may not have a vacant seat for a while. With Lewis Hamilton and George Russell bedded in for the long haul, Mick will have to search elsewhere for an F1 return. Still, all hope is not lost for Mick.

Like Nyck de Vries, even the German driver can wait it out and grab the perfect opportunity. Meanwhile, Mick certainly will try to learn and develop himself as much as possible on the Brackley team. Just being with Hamilton and Toto Wolff at an 8-time champion outfit will help his grooming.

Mick will also get a chance to do a lot of testing and simulator work at Mercedes. This entire time can be immensely valuable for the youngster in his development as a driver.

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With a lot to prove, it ain’t going to be easy to break through F1 again for the German. Still, he needs to try his best efforts with Mercedes. Do you think, Mick can make an F1 return?