Mazepin Wary Of Mick Schumacher Gaining an Advantage Through Ferrari Backing

A simulation always helps a driver to know the circuit better before they actually race there, However, not all teams have the facilities to help their drivers. Nikita Mazepin has stated that he will be less prepared whereas his teammate, Mick Schumacher, will have a small advantage over him, as Mick will have the chance to do a sim run due to the fact he is part of the Ferrari academy.

The Russian hasn’t gotten the start he wanted to his in F1 career. He has underachieved in the first two races of the season. Now heading into the third round, Mazepin will suffer even more as he is less prepared than Mick.

The 22-year-old is yet to score his first F1 points and will hope can achieve that in Portugal. Mazepin will hope to bounce back and try to learn from his mistakes.

Nikita Mazepin envies Schumacher Jr as he is part of the Ferrari academy

Talking to MatchTV as quoted by Gazzetta, Mazepin explained, “My preparation for Portimao (next GP) Will not be easy. We don’t have a simulator in Haas and therefore we have to use those that most professional pilots have at home.”

“On the contrary, perhaps Mick will have permission to use the Ferrari simulator: being part of their Academy, he will have advantages unknown to me,” Mazepin concluded. (Translated from Italian via Google)

Mazepin feels he and Schumacher Jr are in the same boat in their first season

Mick and Nikita are two rookie drivers of the Haas team, both of them have been struggling in their season so far. Hence, Nikita has stated both are in the same situation..

As quoted from Motorsport.com, Mazepin said, “We’re obviously both in the same position. So far, F1 has been surprisingly intense to me.I knew it’s obviously intense.”

“But the two qualifying sessions that I’ve had were rather hectic. And the time is shorter, and there’s loads of things that are happening. So, yeah, it’s a big learning curve,” He concluded.

The third round of the championship takes to Portugal. Both Mazepin and Schumacher Jr will aim to do better and bring their first points of the 2021 season. What are your expectations from the two Haas drivers for the upcoming weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

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