Former Red Bull F1 driver slams Steiner for ‘stupid’ criticism of Mick Schumacher

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After winning the F2 championship last year, Mick Schumacher was ready to bring his skills to F1. However, instead of making an impression at the start of the season, the German rider struggles and often falls when pushing the limits of his Haas.

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Team manager Guenther Steiner has spoken of his rookie driver, but former F1 driver Christian Klien disagrees with the Austrian boss. He defends Schumacher Jr, stating that these incidents occur during an F1 driver’s first year.

Klien defends Mick Schumacher from criticism of Steiner

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The first half of the season has been difficult for the rookie driver, Schumacher Jr has not been able to score a single point for his team so far, and often finds himself down, putting a strain on the teams’ budgets. . Steiner has commented on his driving style, but Klien believes these are unfair to the 22-year-old.

Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix F1 Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary, July 30, 2021 Haas Mick Schumacher in action during testing REUTERS / Florion Goga

Speaking to Speedweek, the Austrian said: He doesn’t do it on purpose. What do you want with a car that doesn’t run? You have to push, and when you push, it sometimes exceeds the limit. This is how things are done in the first year. It’s stupid that Haas doesn’t have the budget, so it hurts twice.

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How is the German season going so far?

Schumacher Jr often finds himself knocked out in the first round of qualifying, making it difficult to make his way onto the grid and grab a few points for the team led by Steiner.

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Formula 1 British Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone, Silverstone, Great Britain July 17, 2021 Haas Mick Schumacher during testing REUTERS / Peter Cziborra

The best result so far this season, like at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he crossed the finish line in twelfth place. With the summer break now, Schumacher Jr will want to redeem himself at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix.

He hopes to score points and help himself and Haas make an impact in the drivers ‘and constructors’ championship. Do you think Mick will step up his game for the second half of the season? Leave us in the comments below.

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