The name of Schumacher returns to F1 in Bahrain
Mick Schumacher is motivated by the pride that comes with continuing his father's Formula 1 legacy.
The 21-year-old son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will be on the grid for the season-opening race in Bahrain later this month with American team Haas.
It will mark the return of the Schumacher name to the sport, nine years after the German retired, and 30 years since Michael burst on to the scene with an impressive debut for Jordan at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. Schumacher went on to win 91 times for Benetton and Ferrari, clinching five titles for the Scuderia at the turn of the century.
The 52-year-old has not been seen in public view for more than seven years after a skiing accident in the French Alps left him with devastating brain injuries. His son, Mick, was alongside him at the time of the tragic accident.
"I have never said that carrying the family name is pressure, and I am pretty sure I will never say that because I am very happy to carry that name back into Formula 1," said Schumacher at Haas' 2021 launch. "I am very proud of it. It is a boost for me and it gives me motivation every single day to work as much as I can and work as hard as I can. I will try to improve in every aspect – that is what I want to do – and I will work my arse off for that and give everything I have."
Schumacher arrives in F1 after winning its feeder series, Formula 2, last season.
His debut will come 17 years after his father claimed victory at the first grand prix to be staged in the Gulf Kingdom.
Scotland tickets for the Rugby World Cup in 2023 are the cheapest of all the home nations.
The first tranche of the 2.6 million tickets available for the tournament in France will go on sale on 15 March.
Fans who have registered to join the ‘2023 Family’ scheme by 13 March will be eligible to purchase ‘Follow My Team’ and ‘City’ packs as part of a pre-sale period that runs until 5 April, with general sale beginning on 6 April.
Tickets for individual matches will go on sale in 2022 and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
The cost of attending all four of Scotland’s group matches ranges from €140 (£120) to €645 (£555). Gregor Townsend’s side have been drawn in Pool B alongside holders South Africa, Ireland and two qualifiers yet to be determined.
The prices compare favourably with England. The four-game package for their pool match ranges from €255 (£220) to €1,045 (£903). For Wales, the costs start at €190 (£164) and are capped at €810 (£698). Ireland prices range from €175 to €750.
Quarter-final tickets can be added on to the four group games.
Scotland kick off their campaign against South Africa in Marseille on 10 September, then face an Asia/pacific qualifier in Nice on 28 September, a Europe 2 qualifier in Lille on 30 September and Ireland in Paris on 7 October.
The tournament has been extended by one week to allow all teams at least five days preparation before pool matches. No games will be played on Mondays or Tuesdays.