Social media reacts to Schumacheer to Haas, Russell to Merc and Aitken to WIlliams

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09:33, 02 Dec 2020

byJoseph Tyrrell

It has been an incredible morning in the world of Formula 1 as Mick Schumacher was confirmed as Haas' second driver for 2021. But there was also news from Mercedes and Williams, as they announced George Russell and Jack Aitken respectively for their seats this weekend in Bahrain, following Lewis Hamilton's withdrawal. Here's how the world of social media reacted!

The driver announcements

George Russell's news came first, and his hard work at Williams is paying off, as he was rewarded with the promotion! He'll team up with Valtteri Bottas whilst Jack Aitken joins Williams for the Sakhir Grand Prix.

George Russell

@GeorgeRussell63

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Very few people are lucky enough to drive for an @F1 team each year. I'm about to get the chance to drive for two. Unbelievably grateful to @williamsf1 and @MercedesAMGF1 for this opportunity. Thank you all 🙏

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Baby Mick

The worst kept secret in F1 was next as Mick Schumacher was confirmed for Haas in 2021. The German will partner Nikita Mazepin next season after the Russian was confirmed yesterday.

Mick Schumacher

@SchumacherMick

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Always believed that this dream will become true! Racing for Haas F1 Team next year is an incredible feeling, and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to everyone who supported me all the way! @HaasF1Team #HaasF1 #F1 @ScuderiaFerrari @insideFDA #essereFerrari

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	72
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	63
3	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	49
4	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	41
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	25
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	21
7	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	17
8	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	15
9	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	12
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	10
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	4
12	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	4
13	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	2
15	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	1
16	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	1
17	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
18	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	0
19	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
20	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
21	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

Social media reacts to Schumacheer to Haas, Russell to Merc and Aitken to WIlliams

byJoseph Tyrrell

The driver announcements

Baby Mick

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The F1 world reacts

How did our team react?

Steiner very happy with Schumacher: "He has earned his chance in Formula 1"

Schumacher still belongs to Ferrari: "Will continue to follow his progress"

Russell told to shelve ‘Mr Nice Guy’ persona and take the fight to Antonelli

Hamilton faces renewed backlash after being 'outclassed' by Leclerc at Suzuka

Quartararo's brutal assessment of Yamaha: 'They have no idea how to fix the bike'

Wheatley backed for 'smart move' to Aston Martin despite management chaos

Antonelli joins Rossi and Bezzecchi at training ranch during F1 break

Red Bull facing turmoil: why Verstappen is losing a trusted confidant

Aston Martin dismiss need to 'make peace' with Honda amid 2026 troubles

Former Verstappen teammate laments 'too much negativity' surrounding F1 2026

Russell told to shelve ‘Mr Nice Guy’ persona and take the fight to Antonelli

Hamilton faces renewed backlash after being 'outclassed' by Leclerc at Suzuka

Quartararo's brutal assessment of Yamaha: 'They have no idea how to fix the bike'

Wheatley backed for 'smart move' to Aston Martin despite management chaos

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Steiner very happy with Schumacher: "He has earned his chance in Formula 1"

Schumacher still belongs to Ferrari: "Will continue to follow his progress"