Mick Schumacher probably never expected his Formula 1 future to be cut short after just two seasons. Debuting in 2021 alongside the controversial Nikita Mazepin, the German wiped the floor with his Russian teammate at Haas.In a car that underwent zero developments, Schumacher did more than his best to register good results - albeit outside the points.But Schumacher slipped in 2022, with Mazepin ousted and Kevin Magnussen making his return.
He was comprehensively beaten by his new teammate and failed to set the track alight as he did just last year. And sadly, two crashes in Saudi Arabia and Monaco, respectively, drew the team boss' ire.Guenther Steiner was unhappy, and team owner Gene Haas did not smile at his expensive driver.
The team can ill-afford to rebuild their cars, especially at a time when budget caps police every team's expenditure.Sadly for Schumacher, the team opted to replace him with Nico Hulkenberg, who returns to a full-time racing seat for the first time since 2019.
And without a drive for next year, what options does Michael Schumacher's son have for 2023?Only two realistic optionsOf course, Schumacher can look at options outside F1, but that is not an option.