Social media reacts to Schumacheer to Haas, Russell to Merc and Aitken to WIlliams
F1 News
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.
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.
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) December 2, 2020
Unbelievably grateful to @WilliamsRacing and @MercedesAMGF1 for this opportunity.
Thank you all pic.twitter.com/x2ZGMWOX8A
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.
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 pic.twitter.com/RgKrXUdKrk
— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) December 2, 2020
Welcome in F1 Mick. You will be racing with some incredible leçon in the team. Look after them and they will give it back to you at 1000% https://t.co/q9KXXgGQCc
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) December 2, 2020
Baby @SchumacherMick first got behind the wheel with his father Michael at just one year old #F1 #RoadToF1 pic.twitter.com/2RYP9aQ061
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 2, 2020
It’s interesting to think there are two drivers who have also driven against Mick’s father, Michael Schumacher. Raikkonen and Alonso. Mick was only two years old when Kimi and Fernando drove their first GP in Melbourne in 2001. pic.twitter.com/NscNDeo0YC
— Arctic checkered flag (@FlagArctic) December 2, 2020
The F1 world reacts
Awesome news!!!
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) December 2, 2020
Happy for you @GeorgeRussell63! Perfect man for the job... Now I’m gonna have to be the one defending from you hahah!
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris)Nobody can replace this guy, but I'll give my all for the team in his absence from the moment I step in the car.
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) December 2, 2020
Get well soon Lewis pic.twitter.com/2fKTmbmaU0
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How did our team react?
This will be very, VERY interesting... https://t.co/HrNvqiQg1b
— Louis Shaw (@louis1999shaw) December 2, 2020
I’ve been rooting for Russell all season especially after his near misses in his search for his first F1 point! Looking forward to see him getting his opportunity, well deserved and good luck to Jack Aitken too! https://t.co/n4RgTqTXPY
— Joe Tyrrell (@Joe_Tyrrell99) December 2, 2020