Mick Schumacher set to join Nicolas Todt's management stable

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Regardless of what the future holds, Mick Schumacher is putting the odds of racing in Formula 1 on his side, relying on the expert advice of Nicolas Todt to guide his career.

After his endorsement by Ferrari and his entry into the Scuderia's Driver Academy, Schumacher is expected to join Todt's powerful All Road Management stable of drivers according to Motorsport.com, a group that includes new Ferrari recruit Charles Leclerc.

The French manager, the son of FIA president and former Scuderia boss Jean Todt, has built himself a strong network of contacts and partnerships over the years, from the karting and junior categories to Formula 1.

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The 41-year-old manager was also a co-founder along with Fred Vasseur of the very successful ART Grand Prix outfit that helped promote the careers of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg.

The close friendship enjoyed by Jean Todt and Michael Schumacher, built during the Scuderia's glory years from 1999 to 2004, makes Nicolas Todt a natural and astute advisor for the young Schumacher.

In all likelihood the 19-year-old young driver is on his way to stardom, but in the mid-term, Mick will continue his motorsport apprenticeship this season in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with the front-running Prema squad.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.