“That’s My GOAT”: After Embarrassing Quali Result, Mick Schumacher’s Sprint Redemption Wins Over F1 World

The Brazilian GP weekend is turning out to be a great one for Haas. Kevin Magnussen, against all odds, took the pole position in the qualifying on Friday. While all eyes were on him for the sprint race, it was his teammate Mick Schumacher who finally stole the show for the American team.

The Haas garage was ecstatic after Kevin Magnussen took his career’s first pole position in qualifying. Mick Schumacher, however, finished last, and it looked like it will once again be a long weekend for him. However, taking everyone by surprise, Mick drove brilliantly, gaining 8 positions in the 24-lap sprint finishing P12.

Mick Schumacher’s fans are over the moon after sprint results

Kevin Magnussen got a great start as the sprint qualifying began. The Dane led for three laps. However, the pressure from Max Verstappen was too big for him to hold on to the position. As the race progressed, Magnussen could not pose much of a threat and eventually finished P8. Mick despite facing engine issues, showcased a mature drive and finished behind Daniel Ricciardo, who was P11.

Here are some reactions from Mick fans on Twitter.

Mick is currently fighting for his seat in 2023. Haas boss Guenther Steiner hasn’t decided if he will continue with the current lineup or sign Nico Hulkenberg. Schumacher Jr.’s drive in the sprint race will surely make Steiner think harder. This meme hilariously sums up what Steiner must be going through.

More hilarious memes on how the two Haas drivers fared on Saturday.

Some fans highlighted the fact that Mick was experiencing engine issues during the race and drove brilliantly despite that.

Read More: “You’re Scared to Dream About It”: Tough-Skinned Steiner Gets Unusually Emotional as 7 Years Later, Kevin Magnussen Makes Haas Dreams Come True

Mick talked on the post-sprint show and summed up how it went for him. He also talked about the engine issues he faced mid-session.

Mick Schumacher talks about the engine issues at the Brazilian GP Sprint

Schumacher talked about trying to find out what was wrong with the engine and how much time he lost due to the fault. He said, “We had a good opening lap which definitely helped bring us into position.” 

Schumacher continued, “But then we ended up having a small issue with the engine. So, it would be interesting to see what is it exactly. But yeah, we’ll find out how much pace we lost through it.” 

Watch This Story: From Tom Cruise to Emily Ratajkowski: Celebrities to Drive an F1 Car

If Mick can carry the form on Sunday for the race, he will certainly build more faith with Haas management. They surely must have been pleasantly surprised after Saturday.