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鈥楬e has Michael鈥檚 racing genes鈥 鈥 Schumi Jr soars

Mick Schumacher is tipped to carry the famous surname into Formula One as the newly crowned European Formula Three champion finished the season with his 14th podium placing yesterday.

The 19-year-old son of stricken Formula One legend Michael Schumacher took second in the final race of the 2018 season at Germany鈥檚 Hockenheim circuit. Having already been confirmed European F3 champion on Saturday, Schumacher finished the last race of 2018 behind his Prema teammate Robert Shwartzman for his 14th podium place in the 30-race season, with seven wins. 鈥淢ick has the racing genes of Michael,鈥 said Gerhard Berger, boss of the German Touring Car championship. 鈥淚f he can continue to deliver performances like these, then he will find his way into Formula One.鈥 Italy鈥檚 Gazzetta dello Sport declared there is an 鈥渉eir to the Schumacher dynasty鈥 鈥 14 years after Michael Schumacher鈥檚 last F1 world title and 28 years after he was crowned German F3 champions, at two years older than Mick is now.


 

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