Guenther Steiner Comments on Daniel Ricciardo’s Situation as He Drops Truth Bombs on Mick Schumacher’s Future

Haas F1 team has had a mixed season so far. While returning driver Kevin Magnussen impressed in the earlier races of the season, Mick Schumacher showed a glimpse of what he can do with an F1 car later on. However, both of them haven’t been consistent enough. Subsequently, the Silly season has also put Mick’s F1 future in the dark.

Mick Schumacher might be on the move for next season. Haas boss Guenther Steiner claimed that Mick showed his potential in a few races this season, but also labeled him ‘inconsistent’. Meanwhile, Steiner has also been talking to other drivers on the grid for next year.

The Haas team principal said everyone with a ‘super license’ was on Haas’ shortlist for next year, including Nico Hulkenberg. The former Renault driver is Aston Martin’s reserve driver and he raced for them in Sebastian Vettel’s absence earlier this year.

When asked about Hulkenberg’s potential comeback to F1, Steiner said, “I’ve talked to most of the possible drivers, that’s my job too. Nothing concrete yet. In any case, we only want to take the smallest risk for the development of the team. You can take big risks, which is great when it works, but bad when it doesn’t.” (Translated with Google Translate)

When asked of he has his eyes on any experienced drivers, Guenther replied, “But there is none of those who drive this year on the market. Except for Danny (Ricciardo) maybe. His form isn’t great at the moment and we don’t know what he’s up to. Maybe he’ll sit out a year. As I said, I talk to everyone.”

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With the current season nearing its end, Haas will be hoping to name their driver’s lineup for next year before the last race of the season.

Haas boss Steiner says Mick Schumacher still not out of running for ’23 seat

Despite all the rumors circling around Haas having a new driver pairing for 2023, Guenther Steiner has not ruled out a possibility of extending Mick’s contract as the son of the 7-time World Champion is currently out of a contract for next year.

Speaking to media, Steiner said, “A lot of people have talked to us. Mick as well is still in the running because that will be the next question. So in the end, we just go through the motions and we want to wait a few more races.”

The Italian-American said that nothing is confirmed at the moment and that Haas are taking their time before making a decision.

He further added, “Also, how Mick is doing? Mick did a very good job in Canada, Austria and Silverstone and since then the car was not at par. As I said, we are in no hurry to do anything at the moment.”

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Will Mick Schumacher continue for Haas next season remains to be seen. However, with growing speculations surrounding the drivers, it will be interesting to see whom Haas announces as their driver. Do you think Mick Schumacher will extend his contract?