It has finally happened!!! Mick Schumacher is a points scorer in F1. The Haas driver had a job to do at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, in front of a capacity crowd.
Schumacher had all to do in the race as he started from P19 after a disappointing qualifying. But he made a good getaway from the line and dodged all the chaos. He showed the pace throughout the 52 laps in Silverstone.
After crossing the line in P8, Schumacher could not hide his excitement and expressed his delight on the radio,
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“You guys are fu**king brilliant, fu**king brilliant. Prove them wrong and believe in yourself. That’s what I said to dad,” said an emotional Schumacher on his radio.
Mick’s sister Gina was overjoyed with his brother’s result and took to the team radio to wish him. “Hey Mick, Super Super Super,” said Gina.
Mick Schumacher wins the hearts of the F1 fans on Twitter
The performance also delighted the F1 fans and took to social media to share their reactions. They were equally ecstatic for the young German driver who has faced a lot of pressure this season.
O. M. G. That was absolute entertainment !!! #SilverstoneGP #BritishGrandPrix #BritishGP congrats to @Carlossainz55 and way to go @LewisHamilton absolute #GOAT𓃵 awww man such a good race. AND CONGRATS TO @SchumacherMick ON HIS FIRST POINTS!!!! Well deserved!
— Masia Saunders (@saun_m2887) July 3, 2022
I’m not crying, you are 🥹🥹
— ChanettFrog (@ChanettFrog) July 3, 2022
there’s just something about Sebastian Vettel hugging Mick Schumacher after him scoring his first ever f1 points 😭 pic.twitter.com/GhVGFEKDYC
— nic 🏁 (@nnicolef1) July 3, 2022
Mick Schumacher gets his first points #F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/0ppHu0MjrR
— F1 Portrayed By Top Gear (@TopGearFormula1) July 3, 2022
max verstappen in a red bull beefing with mick schumacher in a haas wasn’t on my bingo card for 2022
— ³ 🍒 (@inspiredf1) July 3, 2022
Mick Schumacher points: pic.twitter.com/TkkqsWya1p
— Jorge🔴⚪️🇵🇹 (@J080202) July 3, 2022
Mick Schumacher fighting with Verstappen at the end and scoring points. 😆😆
Was beautiful to watch.#BritishGP #WTF1 @wtf1official pic.twitter.com/vEQWC2DQLb— Neil Williams (@Nellybums) July 3, 2022
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It was so amazing to see him battling against the world champion for P7 in the final stages of the race.
The Haas driver fights the world champion in Silverstone
Schumacher and Verstappen put a treat for the fans in the closing stages of the race. Mick was not satisfied with P8 and wanted more and had an exciting wheel-to-wheel battle with Max.
Mick fighting max: pic.twitter.com/7R6ROOD9NB
— F1 Reaction Pictures (@FormulaReaction) July 3, 2022
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Max Verstappen giving Mick Schumacher the thumbs up after the tough battle pic.twitter.com/NlEIyNUDS5
— Blake (@Bcicles) July 3, 2022
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It is so nice to see him finally get the monkey off his back. Hopefully, it is uphill from here for Schumacher in F1.