Scuderia Ferrari junior Mick Schumacher found himself in the points hunt for the first time as a Formula 1 driver, and he stood up to the pressure in the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend. The start of the race in Budapest was complete chaos, with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin’ Lance Stroll instigating crashes which left the running order almost flipped on its head.
That put Mick Schumacher in the conversation for a first point in Formula 1, and although he ultimately fell short with a P12 finish, the Ferrari junior racer certainly succeeded in making a statement. He would enjoy two fierce on-track battles with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, on both occasions proving that he is not afraid to get his elbows out on a Sunday afternoon where the pressure was on.
And most importantly, Mick Schumacher proved to himself that he does not cave under such pressure: “I was not anticipating holding them for that long,” he told reporters of his battles in the midfield. But I was glad that I was able to, and able to also get the opportunity to fight with the top guys, I was fighting with Max twice on the road, being able to make my experiences, feel the pressure and not crack under the pressure. That was a really positive day for us in that term. I think it really gave everyone a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel today, obviously after a disappointing day yesterday. I think today was a very positive day, lots to take away from here, and I think for everybody something to look forward to once they celebrate and then come back to Spa.” – he concluded.
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