Posted: 7:17 AM EDT October 10, 2020 | Updated: 9:08 a.m. EDT October 10, 2020
Mick Schumacher was disappointed after his Formula 1 debut was delayed with his mother Corinna
The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was to get his first glimpse of F1 when he took part in the first Eifel Grand Prix practice on Friday with Alfa Romeo
But rain and fog at the Nürburgring in Germany caused all action on Friday to be canceled as conditions prevented the medical helicopter from flying
Fog and rain at the Nürburgring forced the cancellation of Friday’s two practice sessions because it was not safe enough for the medical helicopter to fly
Schumacher Jnr, who leads the Formula Two standings and is part of Ferrari’s young driver program, is expected to receive the Alfa racing seat next year
He said: ‘It was a shame not being able to go out we knew the forecast wasn’t great this time of year we knew it could be wet but the preparation was good and we made the meetings and I learned so much It was very useful
‘We have to wait and see how things develop We have a lot of tracks that haven’t been covered and the usual drivers need their time in the car
‘It’s special to be here and I would have loved to go out and drive in front of the fans – I hope next time
Mick’s mother Corinna was on the track to watch him compete in his first practice session
‘My mom is here with me watching and she would have loved to see me drive, so maybe another time’
He should now get his practice debut for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi
British driver Callum Ilott was also denied the opportunity to experience F1 with Haas on Friday
Bad weather and poor visibility meant there was no quick route to a nearby hospital for the helicopter in the event of an accident
Mick Schumacher drives his father’s Ferrari F2004 in an exhibition race at the Grand Prix of Tuscany
Schumacher, 21, says if he wins a place in Formula 1 it will be hard work rather than his famous name
He said: ‘The pressure is always there no matter your name My name won’t bring me the championship but it’s the work behind the scenes
‘We do a really good job and it proves that we are in the right place at the right time’
Schumacher Snr has been recovering from a horrific skiing accident since 2013 that saw him suffer head injuries and put him in a medically induced coma
His health is now shrouded in mystery, but recent reports claim he has been moved to a £ 27million mansion in Mallorca
The Ferrari driver incorporated a 3D design inspired by the F1 legend before the GP Eifel
Sebastian Vettel paid tribute to the seven-time champion with a custom helmet design, which he showed to Schumacher Jnr on Friday
A clip posted to the Formula 1 Instagram page sees Mick observing as Vettel points out the various design details around the helmet that were based on his father’s
Schumacher’s signature can also be found on the sides with a Chinese dragon drawn at the top Vettel keeps his German flag stripe in the middle of the helmet, but has managed to merge the two designs together
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