LEWIS HAMILTON reserved particular reward for Mick Schumacher after Mercedes secured their first double podium of the season.
Following upgrades introduced in previous to the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton and team-mate George Russell had been capable of showcase what their newly-improved automobile can do in Barcelona yesterday.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell each secured a spot on the rostrum in BarcelonaCredit score: Rex
Mick Schumacher has drawn reward for his contributions as reserve driverCredit score: Rex
Hamilton, 38, rolled again the years to safe second place, whereas Russell completed third.
After standing on the rostrum with Russell and Purple Bull’s Max Verstappen, Hamilton made certain to present Mercedes reserve driver Schumacher a point out.
Sir Lewis stated of the German: “He did an excellent job within the simulator.
“That performed an element in the truth that we had been capable of carry out like this at present.”
Previous to arriving in Barcelona on Saturday, Schumacher was again at base in Brackley working within the simulator.
In response to Bild, Mercedes have been more than happy with the 24-year-old’s contributions as reserve driver this season.
Schumacher, son of F1 icon Michael, was let go by Haas after two seasons on the finish of final 12 months however is hoping to return to the grid in 2024.
He endured a troublesome begin to life In Components 1, with Haas possessing an uncompetitive automobile in his first season – earlier than a collection of unlucky incidents in his second.
Haas elected to interchange him with veteran Nico Hulkenberg this time period, with group principal Guenther Steiner complaining at the price of damages brought on by Schumacher’s crashes.
The Italian revealed in his e-book that Schumacher’s varied smashes had price the group £1.7million, earlier than including: “We lose a automobile after 5 minutes and now should construct one other.
“I can not have a driver who I’m not assured can take a automobile round safely on a gradual lap. It’s simply f***ing ridiculous.”
Bristling at one specific crash that price £550k to restore, he added: “How many individuals may we make use of with $700,000 (£550,000)?
“And I’ve to now discover that cash.”
There’s no love misplaced between Schumacher and Guenther SteinerCredit score: AFP