F1 | Haas, Steiner: “Schumacher more reserved than Mazepin”

This year, Gunther Steiner, in addition to having to deal with a truly transitional and therefore not very competitive car, also has to deal with the growth of two rookies who are completely different in approach: Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin.

Compared to the Russian driver, who is quite braggart in certain behaviors on and off the track, and also quite "obnoxious" in some outings, Mick, on the other hand, has a diametrically opposite approach to his character. The German son of art is very reserved, discreet and cautious in his statements. Almost shy, certainly very polite.

“I think this aspect of Mick will fade over time. For now he has chosen to keep a low profile and it's not up to me to comment. I can't push him to be something he isn't - Steiner told Auto Motor Und Sport - He's a cautious boy who wants to avoid missteps. When we are together he can also be demanding, but he is always very polite in his ways, he already knows what he wants. Nikita is obviously a little different, they come from different cultures and grew up differently. But that doesn't mean Mazepin is worse than Schumacher. We as a team must be good at relating to different characters. We don't need puppets, these kids have their own character, they are real people, it's not about judging, I have to be good at managing them, I don't like one more than the other."