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McLaren confirm Schumacher reserve arrangement with Mercedes

As well as acting as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2023, Mick Schumacher will also be available to McLaren if needed.

McLaren have confirmed that Mick Schumacher will be available to them as a reserve driver in 2023 as part of an arrangement with Mercedes. The German was announced in his reserve role at the Silver Arrows in December after being replaced at Haas by Nico Hulkenberg. As part of his position with the team, Schumacher will undertake simulator duties, marketing duties and be present at all Grand Prix events in 2023. Alongside this, McLaren โ€“ whose engines are supplied by Mercedes โ€“ will be able to call on him as a reserve if needed. Schumacher visited Mercedes' headquarters this week to have a seat fit carried out , meaning that he is prepared for the eventuality of stepping in should one of the team's main drivers be unable to compete.

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McLaren will be able to call on @SchumacherMick as a reserve driver during the 2023 F1 season as part of our arrangement with Mercedes. Welcome to the family, Mick. ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿงก pic.twitter.com/DNiJ5s99rQ โ€” McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 1, 2023

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