BERLIN: Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael, will be switching teams for the forthcoming Formula 4 season, it was announced on Friday.
The 16-year-old, who had a single victory in his debut season last year and finished tenth overall while racing for Dutch side Van Amersfoort Racing, will race for Italian team Prema Powerteam for the 2016 season, which starts in April.
It has yet to be decided whether Schumacher Jr. will race in Germany’s Formula 4 championships or the Italian Formula 4 series, which both cater for junior drivers.
Angelo Rosin, Prema’s team boss, said he was delighted to have a promising talent with a famous name in his ranks.
“We always kept an eye on him, because he was a perfect prospect for Prema. He is quick, smart, determined and likes to work hard with the team in the quest for the highest possible level of performance,” said Rosin.
If Schumacher races in the German championships, he could well face his uncle Ralf Schumacher, with the ex-Formula One pilot set to run the HTP Junior Team in the German Formula 4 series.
Schumacher Jr., who turns 17 next month, is looking forward to working with his new team.
“For me, Prema Powerteam is the perfect next step on my way to go for the best performance and to become a complete driver,” said the German teenager.
“The team is very experienced and open, and everybody is really good in working closely with us drivers.
“It already is a lot of fun to work with the team.”
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Mick Schumacher steps up to Formula 4
Mick Schumacher steps up to Formula 4
Cristiano Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned second-tier Spanish club
- Brunswick Group says in a statement on Thursday that Ronaldo has bought a 25 percent share of the club that has a Saudi Arabian owner
ALMERIA: Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria, a consulting firm representing the Portuguese soccer star said on Thursday.
Brunswick Group said in a statement that Ronaldo bought a 25 percent share of the club that has a Saudi Arabian owner.
“It has been a long-time ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond the pitch. UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth,” Ronaldo said in the statement.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner bought the stake in Almeria through his CR7 Sports Investments subsidiary, according to Brunswick Group.
Almeria has been under control of Saudi Arabian owners for over six years. Mohamed Al-Khereiji became the new owner and president of the club at in the summer of 2025 when he bought it from Turki Al Alsheikh.
“We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in,” Al-Khereiji said in the statement. “He knows the Spanish leagues very well and he understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy.”
The financial details were not disclosed.
Almeria did not immediately respond to an email request by the Associated Press asking for more details on the deal.
Almeria is currently in third place in Spain’s second division. It was most recently in the first division in 2023-24.
Brunswick Group said in a statement that Ronaldo bought a 25 percent share of the club that has a Saudi Arabian owner.
“It has been a long-time ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond the pitch. UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth,” Ronaldo said in the statement.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner bought the stake in Almeria through his CR7 Sports Investments subsidiary, according to Brunswick Group.
Almeria has been under control of Saudi Arabian owners for over six years. Mohamed Al-Khereiji became the new owner and president of the club at in the summer of 2025 when he bought it from Turki Al Alsheikh.
“We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in,” Al-Khereiji said in the statement. “He knows the Spanish leagues very well and he understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy.”
The financial details were not disclosed.
Almeria did not immediately respond to an email request by the Associated Press asking for more details on the deal.
Almeria is currently in third place in Spain’s second division. It was most recently in the first division in 2023-24.
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