Sebastian Vettel said he was screaming because Mick Schumacher overcome Max Verstappen in the closing round of the British Grand Prix.
Schumacher finished eighth at Silverstone on Sunday, scoring the first points of his F1 career, and narrowly overtaking world champion Verstappen as they ran to the finish line.
Vettel, the childhood hero father of Schumacher, seven-time world champion Michael, has been a big supporter of Haas for the second year since his arrival in Formula One.
“I’m so happy for him,” said Vettel, who finished in ninth place seconds and was watching the Verstappen-Schumacher battle unfold in front of him.
“I saw what happened, and I saw that he was closing the gap, and I was literally screaming inside the car like ‘Go Mick! Go Mick! “
Schumacher has been under a lot of pressure this season, having incurred some hefty repair bills for Haas’ minor teams in various crashes.
He’s had serious accidents in Saudi Arabia and Monaco, both of which cost Haas over $1 million in repairs.
Vettel said the point completion is far from coming.
“I’m very happy for him. I think it’s been a long time since he’s deserved that, and it’s great to have it.
“I thought maybe I’d find him eventually, but they come so fast, and it’s really exciting to see them every time they turn 15.
Vettel then turned to Schumacher during the interview and said, “It looks like you [and Verstappen] were next to each other. Also, it’s turn 6, I think sometimes, straight down Wellington. “
Vettel and Schumacher’s close relationship has led to the duo being dubbed ‘Smick’ by fans online.
