In the wake of Mick Schumacher winning his first race in Formula 3, talk of the 19-year-old son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher following in his father's footsteps to the top flight has ramped up once again.
It was a poetic maiden F3 victory for young Schumacher as it was scored at Spa-Francorchamps, a venue that played an important role in Schumacher senior's life.
The seven times F1 World Champion made his grand prix debut there for Jordan back in 1991 and a year later, as a Benetton driver scored his first of 91 victories at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Formula 1 supremo Chase Carey indicated to Bild that he would be delighted to see the young Schumi progress into the top flight, "Of course that would be a great story, Michael Schumacher still plays a unique role in Formula 1 as a world champion."
"He is and will remain an icon of our sport, regardless of whether we want to try or not young drivers will find their way to Formula 1. Of course, Michael's son Mick would be special in Formula 1, he would touch the hearts of many fans in a very unique way."
After winning at Spa in late July, Schumacher junior acknowledged the significance of the win at the iconic venue, where his father won the Belgian Grand Prix an unprecedented six times.
“It is a great feeling to win in Spa,” said Mick. "It seems, Spa is a good venue for the Schumacher family. I’m so happy about this victory, the only thing I can say is goosebumps. My father is my role model, he's the best, my idol!"
When Mick was 17, Ferrari Driver Academy chief Massimo Rivola said, Massimo Rivola, "Obviously we follow him. About his future, I don't know what Mick will decide to do. But if he would like to enter the FDA programme, he will find a red carpet."
Although he is not a member of the FDA at this point, he does drive for Prema Theodore Racing whose junior programme is closely associated to Ferrari, where his father spent most of his glory years during his spell in Formula 1.
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