Jos Verstappen: "I would wait and see how it goes in a year from now"

Mick Schumacher is in his rookie year in Formula 1 for Haas this season, but with the team setting its sights on 2022, they have been condemned to the rearguard this season. So there is not much chance to shine for the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher this season.

Career advice for Schumacher

The fact that Jos Verstappen has had a big share in the development of his son Max is widely known, but the leader in the Formula 1 World Championship is not the only driver who has been helped by Jos on his way in his career, as Mick Schumacher has also been provided with advice.

To Sport1.de Jos talks about a conversation with Corinna Schumacher, Mick's mother. "I had a conversation with Corinna after his first year in Formula 4 and she asked me which way he should go." Jos advised that Mick should go to the Italian Prema Powerteam. "They were the best in Formula 4 and Formula 3 at that time. And that's what they did."

Give Schumacher the time

Jos Verstappen is a good friend of the Schumacher family. After the Dutchman drove with Michael Schumacher at Benetton, the two have always kept in touch. Jos follows the career of Mick very closely. "Mick is doing well", Verstappen added. "The Haas is difficult to drive, but he will learn a lot this year and next year there are new cars. We have to give him time."

Verstappen also thinks things will be a lot better at Haas next year. "I think next year Haas will be more supported by Ferrari. I already think they are working hard behind the scenes." In any case, Verstappen thinks the young German is better than teammate Nikita Mazepin. "He makes a lot less mistakes, is better in front of the press and above all he is faster."