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Macau Grand Prix
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Mick Schumacher endures more hairy moments in Macau Grand Prix, but it’s all part of the learning curve

The 18-year-old son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher continues to get to grips with tricky Guia Circuit after a wheel lock in qualifying forces him off track

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Mick Schumacher, son of Michael Schumacher, is competing in the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix. Photos: Nora Tam
Mathew Scott
Mick Schumacher’s exterior remains calm but the eyes are a giveaway as they dart all around the pit area.

The 18-year-old German is less taking everything in on his first trip to the Suncity Group Formula Three Macau Grand Prix – FIA F3 World Cup and more soaking up every single moment of this unique experience.

And our eyes have followed the young man’s every movement too.

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Schumacher has brought his famous name to Macau – his father Michael won here in 1990 on the way claiming seven Formula One world titles; uncle Ralph won in 1995 before winning six Formula One Grands Prix – and he has been trying to quietly go about his business, despite the interest that will always follow him around.

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“I had heard a lot of stories about [Macau] before,” said Schumacher. “It’s a very good experience and that’s what we’re looking for, to just develop as a driver. I have to say I feel very comfortable in the car here which I didn’t think I would.

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