Bernie Ecclestone is not happy with the way Guenther Steiner handles Mick Schumacher. After the accident in Monaco, the Haas team boss criticized the young German and called his performance "difficult to evaluate." The 91-year-old former Formula One owner was not happy about this.
Bernie Ecclestone is not happy with the way Guenther Steiner handles Mick Schumacher. After the accident in Monaco, the Haas team boss criticized the young German and called his performance "difficult to evaluate." The 91-year-old former Formula 1 owner was not happy about this.
In an interview with Sport.de, Ecclestone called Steiner's statements counterproductive. According to the Briton, Schumacher needs people around him who will help him and not just criticize him. "He doesn't need people telling him all the time that he is not performing as well as he should," he said.
Mick Schumacher is the only driver this season, along with Nicholas Latifi, who has yet to score any points. Nico Hulkenberg is not included. This is while teammate Kevin Magnussen has already earned 15 points. In addition, the German has damaged several cars this season, which doesn't help his confidence either.
Ecclestone points out that Mick currently lacks the influence of his father Michael Schumacher. He thinks that if Michael had been active, he would have given Steiner a tougher life. "Michael would scold Günther (Steiner). That would help a lot." The health of the seven-time world champion is now something the family keeps to themselves.
Despite the difficult time Mick is having at Haas, Ecclestone believes he has what it takes to produce good results. "He has the ability. And I'm sure it's his will," he commented.
If things don't work out at Haas, the question is whether there are other options for the German. "It's about whether there is a team that wants to take him and make sure of that: is he as good as his father?" questioned Ecclestone.