Mick Schumacher’s journey in Formula 1 has taken a major hit as he finds himself edged out by Felipe Drugovich, the first Brazilian driver since Felipe Massa, who famously launched an $80 million legal case against Lewis Hamilton.

Schumacher, the son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, had hoped to secure a long-term seat on the grid. However, the emergence of Drugovich has disrupted those plans, effectively ending Schumacher’s F1 dreams—at least for now.

Drugovich, a standout in the junior ranks, is now following in the footsteps of Brazilian F1 icons, including Massa. The latter recently made waves with his legal action, arguing he should be awarded the 2008 F1 World Championship over Hamilton due to the controversial “Crashgate” scandal.

For Schumacher, this sudden change in circumstances adds another challenge in his already turbulent F1 career. Once regarded as a rising star, Schumacher now faces the reality of sitting on the sidelines while Drugovich brings new energy to the grid.

With the final races of the season fast approaching, fans are left wondering: will this truly be the end of Schumacher’s F1 story, or will he find a way back into the world’s premier racing series?