Over 100 journalists to witness Mick Schumacher's first tests

There will be around a hundred journalists and photographers expected on the scene Oschersleben circuit, in northern Germany, where the first test session for the new Formula 4 is being held. The great anticipation is all aimed at Mick Schumacher, son of the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Michael who, after making the leap from karting, will take part in his first season in a single-seater, a first step in retracing his father's glorious career. The 16-year-old, two weeks before the start of the Formula 4 championship, could feel some pressure from being the son of the most successful driver in the history of Formula 1.

“Mick will be treated like everyone else, he is a wonderful and friendly boy – Frits van Amersfoort, manager of Mick's team in Formula 4, commented to the newspaper Die Welt – We know that his father was seven times world champion, but he still has need time to learn the profession of pilot".

The son of art, who in recent days has familiarized himself with the single-seater behind closed doors, today will test a 160 horsepower racing car which reaches a speed of 210 kilometers per hour.

Eleonora Ottonello
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