Mick Schumacher has completed a few demonstration laps with the Mercedes-AMG DTM race taxi at the Nürburgring on Friday. For the son of seven times’ Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, it was the first time behind the wheel of a touring car.
Mick Schumacher about his maiden drive in a DTM car…
“I had great fun. It was quite an experience. Many thanks to Gerhard Berger for the invitation. The power of a DTM car is very impressive. In these weather conditions, it was slightly warmer than normally in a Formula 3 car.”
Mick Schumacher about the instructions from Pascal Wehrlein …
“Being thrown in at the deep end is thrilling. Pascal’s background knowledge was helpful. For instance, he gave me a tip concerning brake pressure.”
Gerhard Berger about Mick Schumacher …
“The ITR guys came up with the idea. I was excited right away and I supported it, just like Mercedes-AMG and then we made it happen. Mick is doing very well in Formula 3 and has scored his first race wins there. Watching the boy as he is gradually showing his Schumacher genes and how he was enjoying our DTM car today is a pleasure for me. Michael Schumacher is a legend, he is the best Formula 1 driver ever.”
