Schumacher's son officially becomes a Ferrari driver

German driver Mick Schumacher has officially joined the Ferrari Academy. 19-year-old Mick became the champion in the Formula 3 category ahead of schedule last season, and in the coming season the racing driver will compete in Formula 2.

“I am delighted to be part of the Ferrari team. I will do everything to fulfill my dream of getting into Formula 1. Ferrari has a big place in my heart, as well as in our family,” he wrote Mick on Twitter .

The German also posted an official letter announcing his joining the Ferrari team.

Ich bin überglücklich, nun Teil der @insideFDA und auch @ScuderiaFerrari Familie zu sein. Ich werde alles für meinen Traum von der @F1 tun. Ferrari hat einen großen Platz in meinem Herzen und auch in unserer Familie, deshalb freue ich mich auch auf persönlicher Ebene. pic.twitter.com/hI1klNGt73

— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) January 19, 2019

Michael Schumacher (Mick's father) spent 19 seasons in Formula 1, reaching the podium 155 times in 308 starts. He became the Formula 1 champion seven times, which is an absolute record. He also holds the record for the most victories at Grand Prix stages - 91.