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Mick's Major Milestones

1999
In 1999, Mick was born in Vufflens-le-Château in Switzerland to Michael and Corinna. He's the youngest of two, with sister Gina having been born in 1997. At the time of Mick's birth, his dad, Michael was a two-time Formula One World Champion, while Uncle Ralf was also in Formula One with Williams. Mick was named after 500cc motorcycle World Champion Mick Doohan.
2008
The motorsport journey begins, and Mick races under his mother’s maiden name ‘Betsch’ as he gets to grips with Karting.
2018
Having come through the Formula ranks, Mick was now in his second season in F3. He dominates the second half of the year to claim his first title in motorsport. Eight wins, including five consecutively, are enough to take the crown by nearly 60 points from his nearest competitor..
2020
In 2020, Mick flourishes in his second Formula 2 season and claims the title at the final round thanks to a season that includes two wins, 10 podiums and two fastest laps. Ahead of the final round of the season, he was signed by Haas to race in Formula 1 from 2021.

He also undertakes his first F1 FP1 session with his future Team at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
2021
Racing under the number 47, Mick’s first season in Formula 1 is full of learning from the back of the grid, but he shows his talent with a few impressive qualifying performances. His first points (P8) come a season later at Silverstone. A week later he finishes the Austrian Grand Prix in P6.
2023
Mick signs with the Team as Reserve Driver, undertaking vital sim and feedback work. At the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, he drives his father, Michael’s Mercedes W02 from the 2011 Formula 1 season up the famous Goodwood hill.

His first run in our W14 challenger comes at a Pirelli tyre test in Spain.

Career History

2018
Formula 3
Champion
2019
Formula 2
P12
2020
Formula 2
Champion
2021
Formula One Uralkali Haas F1 Team
P19
2022
Formula One Haas F1 Team
P16
2023
Formula One Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Reserve Driver

Mick's Helmet

The helmet is a crucial safety feature for a Formula One driver. But it’s also an important way to express themselves in the design and colours they choose – making them stand out from the rest of the grid and be instantly recognisable to the fans.

2023

A vibrant and outgoing design that reflects Mick’s cheery and bubbly nature. His first helmet with our Team combines his fluro yellow with an exciting purple touch.

Mick's Favourite Track

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Belgium

"Spa is my favourite track! Every time I go back there I’m reminded just how special it is.

It’s definitely one of the most challenging tracks to drive. It’s super long and there’s lots of undulation. It’s got a lot of variety in terms of the corners, both low, medium, and high-speed. The Belgian Grand Prix weekend is one of the most special we have on the calendar. I look forward to going back there every year.

It’s also a circuit that reminds me of the difficult times. We always keep everyone, especially Anthoine (Hubert), in our hearts when we go there."

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