Mick Schumacher, wearing a helmet in tribute to his father’s F1 debut

Mick Schumacher adopted in his father’s footsteps, Michael sSchumacher, seven-time world champion, making the leap to F1 this 12 months with Haas after profitable the System 2 title final 12 months.

Wednesday marked the 30th anniversary of Schumacher’s well-known F1 debut at Spa, when he changed on the final minute Bertrand Gachot on Jordan.

Schumacher certified seventh and went fifth on the primary lap earlier than being compelled to retire due to a mechanical downside, however his efficiency was sufficient for Benetton will rent him for the subsequent race in Italy, marking the start of his well-known historical past in F1.

To have a good time 30 years of that point, Schumacher Jr. has opted to race this weekend in the identical helmet design his father wore on his debut.

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The design options the colours of the German flag and the title “M. Schumacher” on the aspect, in addition to white stars on a blue background on the higher a part of the helmet.

Schumacher stated on Thursday that Spa was a particular circuit for him due to his ties to his father, but in addition due to his personal successes on the observe in the decrease classes.

“Due to my father’s historical past, however I’ve had some good races right here as effectively,” Schumacher stated. “(I scored) my first pole place and my first win in 2018 right here with F3, which then was a multi-win streak, so undoubtedly sure, it’s a observe that I actually take pleasure in.”

“I like to come again right here. It’s shut to dwelling. There are a lot of followers and individuals who have supported me for a few years, so it’s a good spot.”

Schumacher shouldn’t be the one rider to race with a particular helmet this weekend.

Yuki Tsunoda, from AlphaTauri, will race with a design in tribute to the late Anthoine Hubert, which contains the emblem of his star, whereas Max Verstappen has his conventional orange helmet for a date that he considers a native race for him due to his closeness to the Netherlands.

Picture by: Haas F1 Workforce