Mick Schumacher scored points in two races in a row. The Haas driver expects to continue his successful streak at the upcoming French Grand Prix.
Q: How can you characterize the French circuit Paul Ricard?
Mick Schumacher: On this track you can attack more than usual because you know you can afford to go over the limit because of the wide safety zones. The chances of reaching the wall are quite slim. Of course if you make a mistake you could damage the tyres, which you wouldn’t want to do in an important session, but the track is certainly interesting. A large number of lines can confuse not only the spectators but also the riders.
Q: Do you think you can unleash the full potential of the VF-22 on the podium in France?
Mick Schumacher: We always try to improve the car and adapt it to different circuits. I think we already understand VF-22 well, but still we try to squeeze the most out of it and look for ways to make it faster. I don’t think Paul Ricard is any different in this regard – it’s just a different song.
There are less fast corners in France – in fact only one fast one. A lot will depend on the speed on the straights and in this respect we are not very good this year. I can imagine that we are going to have a difficult stage, but Formula 1 races usually turn out to be eventful, although it can be calm at times. Let’s see how things will develop this weekend and what we will achieve.
Q: Last year in France you reached the second part of qualifying for the first time in your career and now you earn points regularly. Do you feel like you’re not the debutant you were a year ago?
Mick Schumacher: Of course I have more experience, but there is still a long way to go. I’m only spending the second season so I have a lot to learn in Formula 1. Every day I try to look for areas where I can add and improve.
Question Behind half of the four-race series in July. How hard is it to keep fit in this mode?
Mick Schumacher: I think everyone would like to have more free time, but in the end this is our job. Even if there’s no race weekend, I’m still ready. We don’t work eight hours five days a week – we work every day.
Source: F1 News
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