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Haas boss Guenther Steiner has revealed he found out about a problem with the seat in Mick Schumachers car only after the German rookies mother Corinna told him about it.
Schumacher, the son of the Ferrari great and seven-time world champion Michael, told reporters at the Styrian Grand Prix that he had been sitting ‘crooked’ since the start of the season.
He was seen on camera showing the problem to four-time world champion and compatriot Sebastian Vettel after the French Grand Prix.
“Because Sebastian looked in the car it was made a big story out of it, which I’m fine with,” Steiner told reporters.
“But I wasn’t even aware until his mum told me about that, so it cannot be this bad.
“We will make him a seat as soon as he wants one, and when he thinks we are in the right position to do so.”
Schumacher, 22, said the problem was not a major concern.
“I’ve been sitting in a crooked position since the beginning of the season,” he said.
“Like, the seat is central but I am not straight.
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“It’s a small offset, it’s something that I’ve been used to, let’s say, also in junior categories. And to be fair it doesn’t harm me in any way when driving.”
Schumacher has endured a tumultuous start to his F1 career, currently sitting third-last in 18th spot in the driver standings.
He has been lapped in five out of six races so far this season, with his best result a 13th-placed finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Schumacher’s father Michael suffered devastating head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013, with the exact nature of his current condition still largely a mystery.
He was seen on camera showing the problem to four-time world champion and compatriot Sebastian Vettel after the French Grand Prix.
“Because Sebastian looked in the car it was made a big story out of it, which I’m fine with,” Steiner told reporters.
“But I wasn’t even aware until his mum told me about that, so it cannot be this bad.
“We will make him a seat as soon as he wants one, and when he thinks we are in the right position to do so.”
Schumacher, 22, said the problem was not a major concern.
“I’ve been sitting in a crooked position since the beginning of the season,” he said.
“Like, the seat is central but I am not straight.
“It’s a small offset, it’s something that I’ve been used to, let’s say, also in junior categories. And to be fair it doesn’t harm me in any way when driving.”
Schumacher has endured a tumultuous start to his F1 career, currently sitting third-last in 18th spot in the driver standings.
He has been lapped in five out of six races so far this season, with his best result a 13th-placed finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Schumacher’s father Michael suffered devastating head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013, with the exact nature of his current condition still largely a mystery.
