A father's shadow: Mick Schumacher still endures a baptism of fire in F1, but must accept his name

Mick Schumacher, the son of legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, has been making waves in the racing world since he entered the scene. Naturally, there has been a lot of speculation about whether Mick is as good as his father.

To answer this question, we need to compare the two's achievements.

Michael Schumacher is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He won seven world championships and 91 Grand Prix races, a record that stood for a long time until Lewis Hamilton broke it in 2020. Schumacher had a long and successful career in F1, racing for teams such as Benetton and Ferrari.

Mick, on the other hand, is still relatively new to the world of F1. He made his debut in 2021, racing for Haas. He had previously won the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2020. While Mick's achievements are impressive, they are still far behind his father's.

The Ferrari factor

One area where Mick has a connection to his father is through their respective relationships with Ferrari. Michael had a long and successful career with the team, winning five of his seven F1 championships while racing for them. He also played a key role in turning Ferrari into a dominant force in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Mick, too, has a connection to Ferrari. In fact, he was part of the Ferrari Driver Academy before he made his F1 debut with Haas. However, his time with the team was short-lived. After a difficult 2022, Ferrari cut ties with him, leaving the German without that much-needed backing.

Mick's opportunity to race for Haas ended badly in 2022. The team had a good season, but Mick struggled to make an impact. He scored his only F1 points in Britain and Austria, while new teammate Kevin Magnussen was a regular contender