Mick Schumacher faces a fierce battle – drama among friends looms
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, could be a crucial day in Mick Schumacher ‘s Formula 1 career . The German racing driver will be allowed to test the Alpine A522 at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet.
For Mick Schumacher, it is a great opportunity to apply for the cockpit at Alpine. However, a fierce battle with one of his best friends awaits him. Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan is also fighting for his place in Formula 1.
Formula 1: Schumacher against Doohan – a duel between friends
Mick Schumacher has been without a cockpit for two years now. If he doesn’t manage to return to Formula 1 in 2025, his dream could be over for good. But now a great opportunity has opened up for Schumi Jr. Alpine is still looking for a driver for 2025 and he is one of the shortlisted candidates.
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On Wednesday (July 3) he will be allowed to test the 2022 Alpine in Le Castellet. There he can prove to the team that he would be the best choice. But he will also have to face his direct competitor: Jack Doohan. Alpine’s reserve driver is also hoping to make the jump to Formula 1.
Schumi Jr. named after Mick Doohan
The already explosive situation is made even more serious by the close relationship between Schumacher and Doohan. Their fathers, Formula 1 record world champion Michael and multiple motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan, were close friends and lived in Monaco for a while. In honor of Mick Doohan, it is said, Schumacher named his son after him.
And Schumacher was the reason why Jack Doohan started racing. He gave him karts for Christmas when he was three years old. Doohan Jr. ultimately decided to go karting rather than riding a motorcycle like his father.
Jack Doohan and Mick Schumacher grew up together and are still good friends today. It is all the more dramatic that the two now have to fight against each other for a place in Formula 1.
