Schumacher corrects Verstappen: 'Same goes for Hamilton and my father'.

Schumacher uses the name as an incentive

In conversation with Corriere Della Sera, the young German discusses his position in the racing world concerning his surname. The Schumacher name is one of the biggest in motorsport. However, Mick doesn't feel the pressure to prove his last name.

"I never had a problem when my father Michael was remembered, or when a comparison was made. I think it is an honour and an incentive to be involved with such an important person. For me, it means dedication and doing my best as far as I can. I do not experience this with a heavy heart."

Schumacher corrects Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton is currently on an equal footing with Mick Schumacher's father when it comes to world titles. Max Verstappen downgraded the performance of the Brit by stating that any driver would win as much as Hamilton in the current Mercedes.

Mick disagrees: "If we look at a champion dominating an entire era, there is a risk that we are overlooking something important; the enormous amount of work it requires. The same goes for both Hamilton and my father. There is nothing normal about great success. It is an iceberg that we normally only see the tip of above the water."

Max Verstappen said that many would win as much as Hamilton with Mercedes. Do you agree with him?

Mick: "When we look at a champion who dominates an entire era, there is the risk of overlooking something important. The enormous amount of work it requires."#Corriere

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