Michael Schumacher’s son Mick will make his Formula One debut in front of his home fans at the Nurburgring on October 9, it has been announced. Schumacher will drive for Alfa Romeo in the first practice session at the Eifel Grand Prix, while his F2 rival Callum Ilott – an Englishman – will be behind the wheel of a Haas. Mick Schumacher, son of F1 legend Michael, will make his first step up to F1 in October. Schumacher (right) is leading the F2 championship and wants to follow his father’s footsteps. Responding to the news, Schumacher said: ‘I am overjoyed to get this chance in free practice. Schumacher is trying to earn a seat in F1 with one of Ferrari’s customer teams Alfa and Haas. British youngster Callum Ilott will also make the step up with Schumacher on same weekend. Schumacher and Ilott are in the Ferrari academy and so will be given a chance in Ferrari’s two customer teams Alfa Romeo and Haas. An Alfa Romeo at Sochi last weekend; that is the car Schumacher will sit in at Eifel Grand Prix.

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