"Michael Schumacher would be very proud of Mick" - Vettel

Mick Schumacher has recently been announced in the new pool of talent at Ferrari's junior programme and his compatriot Sebastian Vettel believes his father would be "extremely proud" of his son.

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Mick's father, seven-time world champion, Michael Schumacher - won five of his seven titles with Scuderia.

However, the F1 legend has not been in the public eye since a serious skiing accident back in 2013.

Vettel, a four-time world champion, and current Ferrari driver, believes his father would be "extremely proud" of his son, as the 19-year-old has secured a place in Maranello.

Schumacher and Vettel have recently taken part in Mexico, driving in the Race of Champions for Germany.

"It was a huge experience and it is very cool to do this together with Sebastian," Mick Schumacher admitted at the Race of Champions. "Sebastian did a great job and I'm sure we would not have gotten that far without him.

"Second is of course not enough, but more was not in it. This event must of course be great for fans, who see all kinds of greats pass by on the track," Schumacher said to ROC.

"Mick and I can be proud of what we have achieved, because getting a price here is not easy," Vettel said. "Especially against two great champions, who have a lot of feeling with those cars.

"This event is every time really cool to experience and the atmosphere is unique. You are will all drivers together and that makes it special.

"Of course it is special to form a team with Mick. During my debut in the Race of Champions, I watched Michael and now I could do it together with his son. I'm sure Michael would be extremely proud of his son."