As we previously reported, Mick Schumacher will follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Michael Schumacher, as he looks set for his Formula 1 debut at the Young Driver Test in Bahrain, a couple of days after this weekend's Grand Prix.
The 20-year-old will also make his debut in Formula 2 at the season opener with Prema, entering the series this season after winning the FIA European Formula 3 title in 2018 which also means he has enough super licence points to drive an F1 car in an official capacity.
Auto Bild are reporting that the youngster will kit up for Ferrari on the first day of the test and the next day for Alfa Romeo at the first in-season F1 test.
The fact that Schumacher was inducted into the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) earlier this year has opened the door to this unique testing opportunity.
Alfa Romeo, formerly Sauber, groomed Charles Leclerc last year ahead of his promotion to the Scuderia. This season, Antonio Giovinazzi is next line. So, it would be safe to expect Schumacher will progress along a similar path, while his minders are adamant that they will not rush the German through to the top flight.
Last month Vasseur confirmed interest in running the youngster in testing when he said in an interview, "There is a shortlist and Mick is part of the shortlist because he is one of the guys in F2 who fits the criteria to be eligible for the rookie test – the choice is quite limited."
"But we have not made a decision yet. There are several names on the list. We will continue to evaluate the options available and discuss with Ferrari."
The Ferrari development is new and an announcement in this regard is expected ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The Young Driver Test takes place on 2-3 April at the venue.
While Schumacher junior has never participated in an official F1 test he has driven an F1 car (pictured above) when he took to the track in his father's title-winning Benetton Ford B194 before the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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