History of Mick Schumacher in Timeline
Mick Schumacher, a Swiss-born German racing driver, currently serves as the reserve driver for both Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and McLaren in Formula One. He is also slated to participate in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, racing in the Hypercar category for Alpine.
March 1999: Birth of Mick Schumacher
Mick Schumacher was born in March 1999.
2005: Nico Rosberg Wins GP2 Series
Nico Rosberg wins the GP2 series in 2005.
2006: Lewis Hamilton Wins GP2 Series
Lewis Hamilton wins the GP2 series in 2006.
2008: Giorgio Pantano Wins GP2 Series
Giorgio Pantano wins the GP2 series in 2008.
2008: Mick Schumacher Begins Karting Career
Mick Schumacher began his karting career in 2008, using the pseudonym "Mick Betsch" to avoid the spotlight.
2008: Start of Motorsport Career and Use of Pseudonym
Mick Schumacher embarked on his motorsport career in 2008, choosing to use the pseudonym "Mick Betsch" to avoid undue attention due to his father's fame.
2009: Nico Hulkenberg Wins GP2 Series
Nico Hulkenberg wins the GP2 Series in 2009.
2010: Pastor Maldonado Wins GP2 Series
Pastor Maldonado wins the GP2 series in 2010.
2011: Romain Grosjean Wins GP2 Series
Romain Grosjean wins the GP2 series in 2011.
2011: KF3 Class Racing in ADAC Kart Masters and Euro Wintercup
Schumacher participated in the KF3 class of the ADAC Kart Masters, finishing 9th, and secured 3rd place in the Euro Wintercup's KF3 class in 2011.
2012: Davide Valsecchi Wins GP2 Series
Davide Valsecchi wins the GP2 Series in 2012.
2012: Continued KF3 Class Racing
Schumacher continued his participation in the KF3 class in 2012, finishing 7th in the ADAC Kart Masters and replicating his 3rd place finish in the Euro Wintercup's KF3 class.
December 2013: Michael Schumacher's Skiing Accident
On December 29, 2013, Mick Schumacher was skiing with his father, Michael Schumacher, when Michael suffered severe brain injuries in an accident.
2013: Fabio Leimer Wins GP2 Series
Fabio Leimer wins the GP2 series in 2013.
2013: Racing in the KF-Junior Class
Transitioning to the KF-Junior class in 2013, Schumacher achieved 3rd place finishes in both the German Championship and the CIK-FIA International Super Cup.
2014: Racing Under "Mick Junior" and Continued Success
In 2014, Schumacher raced under the name "Mick Junior" in the KF-Junior class, securing 2nd place in the German Championship, European Championship, and World Championships, garnering international press attention despite not using his real surname.
2014: Jolyon Palmer Wins GP2 Series
Jolyon Palmer wins the GP2 series in 2014.
2014: Formula 4 Test Drives
Schumacher completed test drives for Jenzer Motorsport in a Formula 4 racing car at the end of 2014.
2015: Schumacher's Transition to Formula Racing
In 2015, Schumacher began his journey in formula racing, competing in the German ADAC Formula 4 championship under his real name.
2015: Stoffel Vandoorne Wins GP2 Series
Stoffel Vandoorne wins the GP2 Series in 2015.
2015: Debut in Formula Racing with Van Amersfoort Racing
Using his real name, Schumacher made his debut in formula racing, competing in the ADAC Formula 4 for Van Amersfoort Racing in 2015.
November 2016: Debut in Formula 3 Machinery at MRF Challenge
Schumacher made his debut in Formula 3 machinery, participating in the Formula 2000 class of the MRF Challenge in India, and secured 3rd place overall.
2016: Pierre Gasly Wins GP2 Series
Pierre Gasly wins the GP2 series in 2016.
2016: Joining Prema Powerteam and Competing in ADAC and Italian F4 Championships
Schumacher switched to Prema Powerteam for the 2016 ADAC Formula 4 championship and also participated in the Italian F4 Championship, finishing as runner-up in both championships.
March 2017: Mick Schumacher Speaks Publicly About His Father
In March 2017, Mick Schumacher spoke publicly about his father for the first time since the accident, referring to him as "my idol" and "my role model".
April 2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Debut
Schumacher made his debut in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in April 2017, driving for Prema Powerteam and finishing the season in 12th place.
2017: Driving Michael Schumacher's Benetton B194
Before the start of the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix, Mick Schumacher drove his father's championship-winning Benetton B194.
2017: Charles Leclerc Wins GP2 Series
Charles Leclerc wins the GP2 Series in 2017.
2018: Dominating the FIA Formula 3 European Championship
Continuing with Prema in the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship, Schumacher had a slow start but dominated the latter half of the season, securing the championship title.
2018: George Russell Wins GP2 Series
George Russell wins the GP2 Series in 2018.
2018: FIA F3 European Championship Victory
Mick Schumacher emerged victorious in the 2018 FIA F3 European Championship.
January 2019: Joins Ferrari Driver Academy
In January 2019, Mick Schumacher joined the Ferrari Driver Academy, citing the team's history with his family as a significant factor.
April 2019: Formula One Test Debut
Mick Schumacher made his debut in a modern Formula One car in April 2019, testing the Ferrari SF90 at the Bahrain International Circuit. He completed 56 laps and shared positive feedback about the experience.
2019: Joins Ferrari Driver Academy
Mick Schumacher initially joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2019.
2019: Nyck de Vries Wins Formula 2 Championship
Nyck de Vries clinches the Formula 2 Championship title in 2019.
2019: Move to FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing
Schumacher progressed to the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2019, driving alongside Sean Gelael for Prema Racing.
2019: Progression to Formula 2
Schumacher stepped up to Formula 2 racing in 2019.
2020: Formula One Practice Debut
In 2020, Schumacher made his debut appearance in a Formula One practice session.
2020: Practice Debut and Young Drivers' Test
Initially scheduled for the Eifel Grand Prix, Mick Schumacher's Formula One practice debut was delayed due to weather. He eventually debuted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Haas, replacing Kevin Magnussen. He also participated in the post-season young drivers' test.
2020: Formula 2 Championship Title
Mick Schumacher clinched the 2020 Formula 2 Championship title with Prema Racing.
2020: Mick Schumacher Wins Formula 2 Championship
Mick Schumacher secures victory in the Formula 2 Championship in 2020.
2020: Continuing in FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing
Schumacher continued racing for Prema in the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship, this time partnering with Robert Shwartzman.
2020: Securing the FIA Formula 2 Championship Title
Schumacher's performance in the final races of the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship, despite challenges, secured him the championship title.
2020: Driving Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2004 at Mugello
To commemorate Scuderia Ferrari's 1000th Formula One race, Mick Schumacher drove his father's championship-winning Ferrari F2004 in a demonstration before the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello, even wearing his father's helmet for the occasion.
2021: Haas Debut and Partnership with Mazepin
Mick Schumacher signed a multi-year contract with Haas for the 2021 Formula One season, racing alongside former karting rival, Nikita Mazepin. He chose to race with number 47.
2021: Oscar Piastri Wins Formula 2 Championship
Oscar Piastri emerges as the champion of the Formula 2 Championship in 2021.
2021: Adopts "MSC" Abbreviation
Prior to the 2021 season, Mick Schumacher requested to use the abbreviation "MSC" for television coverage, mirroring his father's distinction from his uncle, Ralf Schumacher.
2021: Formula One Debut with Haas F1 Team
Schumacher commenced his Formula One career, racing for Haas F1 Team in the 2021 season.
December 2022: Joins Mercedes as Reserve Driver
After four years, Ferrari ended their collaboration with Mick Schumacher. Concurrently, Mercedes announced Schumacher as their reserve driver for the 2023 season.
2022: Felipe Drugovich Wins Formula 2 Championship
Felipe Drugovich claims the Formula 2 Championship title in 2022.
2022: Parts Ways with Haas
Haas announced their decision to part ways with Mick Schumacher following the 2022 season, ending their partnership.
2022: Continues with Haas, Ferrari Reserve Driver
Mick Schumacher continued to race for Haas in the 2022 season, partnering with Kevin Magnussen. He also took on the role of a reserve driver for Ferrari.
2022: Second Season with Haas F1 Team
Schumacher continued to race for Haas F1 Team for a second season in 2022.
2022: Improved Performance and First Championship Points
The 2022 season saw Schumacher achieve his best qualifying position at the Canadian Grand Prix, starting sixth. Despite an engine failure, he secured his first Formula One points at the British Grand Prix, finishing eighth. His best result came at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he qualified seventh and finished sixth.
November 2023: Joins Alpine's WEC Team
It was announced that Mick Schumacher would join Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team for the 2024 season.
2023: Potential Ferrari Drive
Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto, expressed that while expecting a challenging first season for Schumacher, he saw potential for him to join Ferrari as early as 2023.
2023: Reserve Driver for McLaren
In 2023, as part of an agreement between Mercedes and McLaren, Mick Schumacher was also named a reserve driver for McLaren.
2023: Replaced by Nico Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg replaced Mick Schumacher at Haas for the 2023 Formula One season.
2023: Reserve Driver for Mercedes and McLaren
Taking on a new role in 2023, Schumacher became a reserve driver for both Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and McLaren F1 Team.
2023: Theo Pourchaire Wins Formula 2 Championship
Theo Pourchaire secures the Formula 2 Championship title in 2023.
2024: Mick Schumacher Joins Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar Team
In 2024, Mick Schumacher is set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Alpine in the Hypercar category.
2024: Alpine WEC Driver Lineup
Mick Schumacher is set to join Nicolas Lapierre, Ferdinand Habsburg, Paul-Loup Chatin, Matthieu Vaxivière, and Charles Milesi as part of Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team.
2024: Joining Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar Team
Mick Schumacher is set to join Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team for the 2024 season.
2024: Continues as Mercedes Reserve Driver
Mick Schumacher will continue his role as a reserve driver for Mercedes in the 2024 season, sharing the responsibility with Frederik Vesti.
