The news that Michael Schumacher's son Mick,15,has declared he will pursue a career in F1 will drastically change the way the Schumacher family and its lawyers have handled things regarding the children of Michael and Corinna. They have been fiercely protective of the children,keeping them out of the public eye and avoiding publicity. Until recently,if media outlets,especially the German speaking ones,even mentioned the fact that Mick (who races using his mothers name Betsch) had been in a kart race,the Schumacher lawyers were quick to descend with threats of legal action.

Can you imagine the weight of expectation this young bloke will be under? I remember when Senna's nephew was going to race F1,the hype around that was huge. In a way his last name will open many doors but at the same time the pressure will be massive.