Mick Schumacher handed McLaren reserve role for new F1 season

Mick Schumacher will be a reserve driver for McLaren this year (Tim Goode/PA)

Mick Schumacher has been handed a reserve role at McLaren for the new Formula One season.

The 23-year-old German, who lost his full-time seat on the grid after he was dropped by Haas, will deputise for Britain’s Lando Norris or his Australian rookie team-mate Oscar Piastri if either are unavailable to race.