--- title: "Mick Schumacher’s F1 Future Looks Bleak Amid Haas Departure" date: "2022-11-17" modified: "2022-11-17" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/mick-schumachers-f1-future-looks-bleak-amid-haas-departure" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Mick Schumacher’s F1 Future Looks Bleak Amid Haas Departure ![]() *\Getty\* Mick Schumacher, the young driver whose father is often referred to as [one of Formula 1's biggest stars](), is in a less-than-desirable spot in his career after announcing his departure from the [Haas F1 team]() Thursday morning. He will be replaced by veteran racer and fellow German [Nico Hulkenberg](), who has been on a three-year hiatus from full-time F1 racing. Schumacher's future in F1 has looked rather bleak for some time now, after a season full of ups and downs that never fully revealed the second-generation racer's true potential. While there were some bright spots throughout the 2022 season, his performances often ended on a sour note rather than a sweet one. This was further overshadowed in Brazil when his teammate Kevin Magnussen managed to secure pole position for Saturday's sprint race at Interlagos. "This is going to be my last race with Haas F1 Team," Schumacher shared on his [Instagram]() page."I don't want to hide the fact that I am very disappointed about the decision not to renew our contract. Nevertheless, I would like to thank both Haas F1 and Ferrari for giving me this opportunity. Those years together have helped me to mature both technically and personally. And especially when things got difficult, I realized how much I love this sport. ![]() *Getty* "It was at times bumpy but I steadily improved, learned a lot and now know for sure that I deserve a place in Formula 1. The subject is anything but closed for me. Setbacks only make you stronger. My fire burns for Formula 1 and I will fight hard to return to the start grid. PTW," added Schumacher. PTW stands for "Prove Them Wrong." Schumacher has been touting this on his social media posts and interviews for a while now, reflecting just how determined he is to get another shot (or a longer shot) at F1. "I just felt like saying PTW because I think I want to prove everybody wrong who doesn't believe in me, because I know what I can do. I've proven that in the junior categories, and I don't see a reason why I can't do that," he told *[Motorsport.com]()*. It's unclear if Schumacher's termination at Haas also concludes his [relationship with the Ferrari Driver Academy]()—a position he's enjoyed greatly due to his father's past at the Scuderia. While the young driver's accomplishments through the junior series are many, it never hurts to have Michael Schumacher as your father. Regardless, it appears the [Haas driver wanted to break his Ferrari ties]() earlier this year, as it limited his options for remaining open seats. There are currently no more available seats on the F1 grid for 2023, so Schumacher will likely have to demote himself to a reserve role, or sit out one year to see how things unfold for 2024. Perhaps he and [Daniel Ricciardo can enjoy a nice, long holiday]() together. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()