Selfish Reasons Drive Mick Schumacher to Hope Sebastian Vettel Follows Michael’s F1 Footsteps

The duo of Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, despite not being teammates, was possibly the best on the grid. The understanding and respect between the two were evidently good since Vettel had undoubtedly taken up a mentoring role for Mick as Mick’s father, Michael Schumacher, did for Sebastian in the early days of his career.

Thus, Vettel, as a mentor, always liked to help out Mick in his two years in F1. And now, despite both of them not being on the grid, they remain close, as understood from Mick’s recent statement, quoted by Motorsport NextGen Auto, that defines their relationship.

The former Haas driver said, “The good thing is that I know I can always get comfort from Seb, I just need to make a phone call.” He further claimed that everyone’s beloved Seb would consider a return just like his father did after three years with Mercedes in 2010.

“We have seen in the past that even if you are retired today, that does not mean that you will not return in three years. My father did it. I’m sure Sebastian, once he gets bored, will think about it too. I hope he will and that we will be teammates,” he added, ending the statement, which would always be followed by the awws of every reader.

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The hopes for Mick Schumacher and Vettel coming together remain alive in the hearts of F1 fans, as they want to see the duo in the starting lineup for the Audi team that plans to debut in 2026. If Audi does manage to bring them together, it’ll surely mark the revival of the sport in Germany.

Moments of friendship between Mick and Sebastian

A relationship like that between Mick and Seb has hardly been seen around the paddock for a long time. And the moments between them have brought a smile to the faces of fans every time they see the duo together, reminding them of the previous Vettel-Schumacher bond.

There was a moment in 2021 when both the Germans fist-bumped each other after the race, and then Vettel proceeded to inspect Mick’s Haas and appeared to have suggested improvements. The other precious moment caught on camera was Mick worriedly looking for Seb during the driver’s parade at the Monaco circuit in 2022. Mick was famously heard saying, “Seb? Where’s Seb?”

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The fans may not get to see them on the F1 grid, but it’d be a delight to see them come together for the Race of Champions in Sweden this year. Hopefully, more wholesome moments await us.