Motor racing-Haas 'honoured' as Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut


FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 11, 2020 New Haas' driver Mick Schumacher tests the car during practice Giuseppe Cacace/Pool via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Mick Schumacher made his first track appearance as a fully signed-up Formula One driver on Friday when the German took part in opening practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The newly crowned Formula Two champion, son of Ferrari great and seven times F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, did 23 laps and was 18th fastest for the U.S.-owned Haas team he will race for in 2021.

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