‘Leave him alone’: Sebastian Vettel sends message to Mick Schumacher’s critics
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sebastian Vettel has suggested that it is best to “leave alone” Mick Schumacher after the Haas driver’s heavy crash at the Monaco Grand Prix. Aston Martin’s Vettel has been something of a mentor to his compatriot since Schumacher entered the sport, and says he has “no doubt” that there is more to come from the young driver, suggesting that critics should give him time to improve. But I think you have to leave him alone for a bit.” open image in gallery Schumacher’s Haas breaks in half after a crash in the Monaco Grand Prix Schumacher’s father, Michael, won a joint-record seven world titles during his Formula 1 career. The younger Schumacher was unable to start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in February after a similarly sizeable crash in qualifying, but the Haas driver is not overly concerned about a second worrying incident of the season.