Formula 1: Mick Schumacher joins Ferrari Driver Academy for 2019

Reigning European Formula 3 champion Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, has joined the Ferrari Driver Academy for 2019.

After winning the 2018 Formula 3 European Championship driving for Prema Theodore Racing in his second season competing in the sport, Mick Schumacher was confirmed as one of Prema Racing’s two drivers for the 2019 Formula 2 season.

The son of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher entered the 15th race of the 30-race 2018 Formula 3 European Championship having competed in 44 races over the course of his career in the sport, and he had not won any of them. He proceeded to win eight of the next 12, including five in a row, en route to securing the championship.

In addition to being confirmed as one of Prema Racing’s two drivers for the 2019 Formula 2 season, the 19-year-old German has now joined the Ferrari Driver Academy for 2019.

Here is what Schumacher had to say about the opportunity to become a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, according to Autosport.

"“It is more than obvious that Ferrari has a big place in my heart since I was born and also in the hearts of our family. So I am delighted on a personal level about this opportunity as well.”"

Here is what Mattia Binotto, the new team principal of Ferrari following the firing of Maurizio Arrivabene, had to say about the team bringing Schumacher on board for 2019, according to Autosport.

"“For someone like me who has known him from birth, there’s no doubt that welcoming Mick into Ferrari has a special emotional meaning. But we have chosen him for his talent and the human and professional qualities that have already distinguished him despite his young age.”"