Prema Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will continue his partnership with the team for 2019, making the step up to the FIA Formula 2 Championship.

The move comes of the 19-year-old's sensational year in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, where he scored eight wins, seven pole positions and 14 podium finishes en route to capturing the overall title.

With so much achieved, the move to F2 represented the next natural step for Schumacher who has been a part of the team since 2016 and experienced the full single-seater ladder featuring Formula 4, Formula 3 and now Formula 2.

In all his racing endeavours, his progress has been relentless which highlights a very good potential for the upcoming challenge.

"I'm really looking forward to contesting my next season with Prema in FIA Formula 2," said Schumacher, "a logical step on my sporting path in my view, because I want to further improve my technical experience and driving skills. For me, it was very clear to go into Formula 2 with Prema.

"I can't thank the Prema family enough for what we achieved together as a team, especially this year, how we continued to develop together. I'm also really excited to drive the Formula 2 tests in Abu Dhabi."

"We are proud to welcome Mick to our Formula 2 operation for 2019," said Rene Rosin, Prema Racing Team Principal. "He is an extremely talented and dedicated racer, working with him is a pleasure and we can't wait to begin this adventure together. This series is not an easy one due to its learning curve for rookies especially with the introduction of the new car, but we think that Mick has the maturity and skills needed to make it. We are excited for the start of the next chapter in his career and we are happy to be part of it."

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1. Posted by Paolo, 27/11/2018 21:07

"Vettel can,t cope with competition he left Red Bull because Webber got too close. He will soon get fed up with Leclerc making him look ordinary paving the way for baby schumi to join the Scuderia"

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2. Posted by Bill Hopgood, 27/11/2018 18:08

"At 19, isn't he going to be a bit old by the time he gets to F1?"

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3. Posted by imejl99, 27/11/2018 13:45

"@Motorsport-fan

maybe Sauber or Haas first year? Anyway, by all means it should be Ferrari."

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4. Posted by Motorsport-fan, 27/11/2018 13:13

"Schumacher / Leclerc for 2020?"

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