Hamilton is 100% sure Schumacher will make it to F1

Lewis Hamilton has said he's 100% sure that Mick Schumacher will compete in Formula One eventually.

Schumacher, of course the son of Michael - a seven time world champion, won the European Formula 3 title last weekend.

With his father being the most successful driver to ever compete in Formula One; surely that heaps the pressure on the 19-year-old, but Hamilton doesn't believe this will be a problem for Mick.

"I don't think it will be a burden," Hamilton told Motorsport.com. "There will 100% be a Schumacher back in F1, partly because of the name, and secondly because he is doing a good job."

Schumacher's first season in F3 (2017) wasn't ideal; with the youngster only managing one podium finish all campaign and had to settle for 12th on the grid overall.

"He obviously has a lot of talent, like his dad had, just like Keke and Nico (Rosberg), just like when Fernando has kids, I am sure Alonso will be here again!" Hamilton joked. 

"Even if I have a kid that wants to race, and even if he is no good, he can make it to F1 because of the name. (But Schumacher) is doing a really great job, he is a really great kid, he has come to (grands prix) and been a part of our team a couple of weekends last year.

"He has got great talent like his dad has, so I don't think it will be a burden. I think he could be great for the sport."