Schumacher reflects on his first three races of the year, the change in environment, and his first oval experience in a new vlog
For Mick Schumacher, the move across the pond was more than just a change of scenery—it was a leap into the deep end. After his first few races in IndyCar, the German driver has offered an honest assessment.
Despite years of experience in Formula 1 and winning the Formula 2 championship, Mick realized that things work differently in the United States. His takeaway after the first two races: “I thought I was ready, but I wasn’t.”
Even before the actual start of the first race in St. Petersburg, he faced unexpected challenges. Anyone accustomed to the strict order of the European Formula world experiences a veritable culture shock in the IndyCar Series.
Fans have access to the pre-start area—which in the U.S. is located in the pit lane—and were therefore standing right next to his car. The grid is bustling with activity everywhere. “It was very different,” said Schumacher in his latest YouTube video. “Cars were already there in pit lane. People are surrounding the car, a lot of people itself and I didn’t really know what to do. So, I was walking around trying to find my car and find my crew. It took me a while, but I ended up having more time than I thought I would originally.