Toro Rosso interested in Schumacher

Toro Rosso are reportedly interested in Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, to replace the departing Pierre Gasly...

Dr Helmut Marko has recently revealed that his team have a ten-man shortlist of drivers who could replace Gasly, who is making the step-up to Red Bull next season to drive alongside Max Verstappen.

There perhaps will be two seats available at Toro Rosso, if the under pressure Brendon Hartley loses his seat - which is a real possibility at the moment.

Esteban Ocon and Stoffel Vandoorne are the obvious candidates to replace Gasly due to their experience in the sport this season, but Motorsport.com reports that Schumacher is one of the targets.

The German has caught the eye recently following his brilliant performances in Formula 3, with six wins out of the last ten races.

Schumacher still needs 20 Super License points to be able to compete in F1, which is a podium finish in F3.

The 19-year-old is almost champion, bar a disaster in the last few races and this has been the reason behind Marko's interest in perhaps the biggest name in F1 history's son.

Toro Rosso are thought to be preparing a deal for Mick for the 2020 season as he looks set to step up to Formula Two next season.