Behind-the-scenes images from Schumacher’s Mercedes F1 seat fit

Mick Schumacher has completed his first F1 seat fitting with Mercedes as the team continues to prepare for the 2023 season.

Lewis Larkam

01 Feb 2023

Having lost his full-time seat at Haas at the end of a crash-strewn 2022 campaign, and cutting ties with Ferrari, the 23-year-old German subsequently signed with Mercedes to become their reserve driver.

In addition to carrying out simulator work, Schumacher will attend all 23 races in his role as a back-up for Mercedes regulars Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. He will fill in if either are unable to race during the upcoming campaign.

Schumacher’s father, seven-time world champion Michael, spent the final three years of his legendary F1 career with Mercedes between 2010 and 2012.

Mercedes shared some behind-the-scenes images from Schumacher’s first seat fit at Brackley on Tuesday.

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Schumacher is hoping the opportunity to work with the eight-time constructors' world champions will help him secure a full-time return to the F1 grid in 2024.

The Silver Arrows will launch their 2023 car - the W14 - on February 15 as they look to return to title contention after a torrid 2022 season.