In Formula 1, there is also speculation about Williams as a possible new racing team for Mick Schumacher.

The traditional team from England has given a cockpit to Alexander Albon (26) from Thailand for several years. The Canadian Nicholas Latifi (27), on the other hand, is a prank candidate for 2023, despite his lavish dowry.

"The problem is: If I express an opinion about it, they do exactly the opposite. So it's best if I don't say anything at all," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, laughing at the speculation about Williams and Schumacher. Mercedes supplies Williams with engines. Mick Schumacher's father, record world champion Michael Schumacher, drove for the Silver Arrows before he retired.

Mick Schumacher is a "great boy" and "definitely someone who deserves to drive in Formula 1," Wolff continued. The 23-year-old's contract with Haas expires at the end of the year. The US team has the Dane Kevin Magnussen fixed for the coming season, the second regular cockpit is playing for time. "We're not in a hurry," emphasized team boss Günther Steiner at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort last weekend.