David Schumacher to race in MRF Challenge

David Schumacher, son of former Formula One driver Ralf, will race at MRF Challenge, India's only FIA-approved international series, at Bahrain International Circuit here on December 13 and 14. MRF Challenge will witness a total of four races spread over two days.  18-year old David has been in tremendous form in past year, having emerged Rookie Champion with eight wins in his category while finishing ninth overall in 2018 Formula 4 ADAC Championship, followed by fourth overall with four wins in 2019 Formula 3 Regional European Championship.

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David is latest among high-profile drivers, who have utilised MRF Challenge, organised by Madras Motor Sports Club, as a stepping stone to furr ir racing careers.  Mick Schumacher, Harrison Newey, son of Formula 1 ace designer Adrian Newey, Formula 1 test driver with Alfa Romeo Racing Tatiana Calderon and last season's winner Jamie Chadwick, who is also champion of inaugural W Series this year, are some of big names to have participated in MRF Challenge.  "I am really excited to race with MRF Challenge in Bahrain. series is a good platform to race in winter break. I am looking forward to get chance to do my first race in Bahrain and to prepare for season 2020," David said.  

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Looking ahead to Round 2 of series, Arun Mammen, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, MRF Ltd, said: "At outset, we would like to welcome David Schumacher to MRF Challenge. He follows his cousin, Mick, son of multiple F1 champion Michael Schumacher, and who participated in championship couple of seasons ago and is w looking to break into F1.  "David joins or teenrs from Europe and United States who showcased ir talent in first round at Dubai last month with some very competitive racing."  first round of MRF Challenge last month in Dubai, comprising five races,  saw Belgian teenr Michelangelo Amendola dominating with three wins, besides topping qualifying session and posting three fastest laps to pocket 119 points.  or two races were won by veteran Australian Dylan Young and 16-year old Indian-American Yuven Sundaramoorthy.  Trailing Amendola on points table is British teenr Joshua Mason (77), ahead of Young (65). 

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