Mick Schumacher is optimistic about Haas’ chances for the upcoming season after having his first experience of the team’s 2022 F1 engine during the Barcelona pre-season test.
After getting behind the wheel of Haas’ 2022 F1 car for the first time, Mick Schumacher believes the team is on the right track.
The squad had a challenging year in 2021, with Schumacher and driver Nikita Mazepin finishing last in the standings and scoring no points.
Given that the team elected not to improve last year’s car in order to concentrate on the new technical requirements for 2022, Schumacher is optimistic that they will be capable of competing more in the following season, having been encouraged by the recent pre-season test in Barcelona.
“Overall, [my first impressions are] very positive,” Schumacher told media including RacingNews365.com.
“I think we’re going into the right direction. We have the tools, I think, in place to do a step up.
“Hopefully we’ll be able to fight a bit this year, which will be great. [I] didn’t get that much last year, but nonetheless I think the mood is good.”
Focusing on 2022 early was “right” choice
Schumacher thinks Haas made the right decision when they switched their concentration to 2022 early last year.
“The direction we chose to go last year I think was the right one ,” the German said.
“And I think we have done most of the job, now it’s just about putting everything together, and having everything into place for the first race.”
Schumacher is looking forward to his second season in Formula One after a successful debut season.
“I feel very comfortable,” he explained.
“I feel ready for it, and I think the car and all the guys in the team are also ready for it. So I’m sure it’s going to be a good one.”
At the second pre-season test in Bahrain, which begins on the 10th and 12th of March, Schumacher will get another opportunity to drive the VF-22.
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