F1| Villeneuve on Schumi Jr: “If he can handle the pressure he can do it”

The former Canadian pilot predicts a bright future for Mick Schumacher, but he will have to know how to handle the pressure given such an important name. Jacques and Mick are the sons of two great Formula 1 legends: Villeneuve e Schumacher. And that's why the 1997 world champion said he experienced exactly the same kind of pressure that the German driver's son is experiencing now.

“I haven't met Mick yet”, declared Jacques, “but I would like it very much, I would be curious about it. We are both sons of two legendary fathers but the pressure on his shoulders is greater than what I had. Firstly because his father was world champion many times and not many years ago; Secondly, the fans and the media already expect to see a phenomenon but it is only just beginning.".

But what advice could a former world champion, with a legacy as important as Villeneuve's, give to Schumi's son?

“Just doing his job. If he has a passion for this sport then there will be many doors open for him.".

This year Mick passed by formula 4 at the junior championship of European Formula 3.

Jessica Cortellazzi