Vettel is open to help Schumacher: 'But follow your own path'

Next season the third member of the Schumacher family will make his debut in Formula 1. As a good friend of Mick Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel is open to give advice where needed.

Before the terrible skiing accident, Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher built a special bond, as two German Formula 1 world champions. Since then, the former Ferrari driver has built a similar relationship with his son Mick Schumacher.

Vettel is open to helping the rookie with his first season in the top class of motorsport. "I'm happy to help where I can, because he's a great guy and of course I have a special relationship with his father. It's such a shame that Michael can't witness the steps Mick has taken in recent years and now his transition to Formula 1," said Vettel talking to Autosport.com.

An idol and mentor

The young Schumacher will probably gladly accept the advice. The rookie used to call Vettel his idol and a mentor for him, the same way Vettel looked up to Michael. "Of course, I am flattered by those statements. I have seen his father win a lot more races than he has seen me win. I will be happy to help him. Just as I took advice from his father, I will try to do the same for him".

However, Sebastian Vettel insists that Mick Schumacher shouldn't rely completely on his tips and advice. "I think it is very important for him to find his own path and follow it in his own way", concludes the German.