I can’t wait to drive here (Australia) myself
Mike Schumacher
“I came here with my dad and watched him race in Melbourne, it was great, and I can’t wait to drive here myself and have my own Formula 1 driving experience in Australia“, he added.
The young driver is taking part in this Grand Prix for the first time, after coming out safe and sound from a Serious accident during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prixtwo weeks ago.
The young German driver, born in Switzerland, looks ready to storm the Melbourne circuit where his father, seven times world championachieved four victories at the wheel of his Ferrari in the 2000s.
Michael Schumacher set the fastest lap record in Melbourne in 2004which had remained in force until now, but should be overcome this weekend, after the modifications made to the circuit to reduce the lap time by at least five seconds.
Michael Schumacher was the victim of a serious ski accident in 2013 and has not been seen in public since.