‘I will do my very best to win this weekend,’ Mick Schumacher says

German racer and son of seven-time Formula 1 World Championship winner Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher will strive to attain the top spot on the podium on Sunday when the lights go green for the FIA F3 World Cup, one of the most anticipated events of the 65th Macau Grand Prix.

“This is a race every Formula 3 driver wants to win, and I will be doing my very best to do just that,” Schumacher said during Tuesday’s press conference, where Theodore Racing by Prema were presented to the media, as well as sponsorship support from Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM).

The German added, “The Macau Grand Prix is very historic and has been won by some of the world’s most successful racing drivers. It would be a huge honor for me to add my name to that list. I will do my very best to win this weekend.”

Schumacher’s teammate at Theodore Racing, Ralf Aron, acknowledged the good results obtained in the latest GP and expressed his ambition to achieve more. The Estonian, who last year finished third overall, said, “I am very excited to be in Macau again. Standing on the podium last year was a career highlight for me so I’ll be going all out for the chance to stand on top as the winner,” he said. “After a race winning season in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, another strong result here is the perfect way to conclude my season. This is the race we have all been looking forward to and it is the one everyone is keen to win.”

Racing once again and also seeking a better result is Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou, who said, “It is the event I truly look forward to and one I would love to win so close to home. I have had some memorable moments this season with two FIA Formula 3 European Championship victories and I feel confident we have the package to challenge for victory.”

“This is my third appearance in Macau, and since experience can make a big difference here, I feel well prepared for this year’s event.”

Speaking on behalf of the team, principal Teddy Yip Jr. noted the team’s long history and its direct relationship with Macau, also noting the long-term partnership with SJM.

“It is a pleasure to be here in Macau together with our loyal partner SJM, with whom we have enjoyed an excellent relationship. We were Macau Grand Prix winners together in 2013 and 2015, and we believe we are in excellent shape to return SJM Theodore Racing by Prema to the top of the podium in 2018,” Yip said while noting the talent and ambition of the five drivers that compose the GP team.
“I am certain that they will be contenders for victory this weekend,” he concluded.