Vettel won't be giving Mick Schumacher any tips

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Mick Schumacher is now a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy but that won't earn him any driving lessons from Sebastian Vettel.

The son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher is likely well on his way to stardom, the 19-year-old methodically climbing the ladder to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Schumacher won the FIA European F3 championship last year and will try to emulate that performance in Formula 2 in 2019.

His credentials earned him a spot among Maranello's young chargers who are set to be groomed for the future.

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He'll therefore be watching in the wings at Ferrari, but as far as Vettel is concerned, Schumacher will be on his own.

"I won’t give him tips on how to drive, it’s best for him to gain his own experience," Vettel told Germany's Sport Bild.

"Besides, I don’t need to tell him how high the expectations are for him. He doesn’t need anyone to tell him that.

"I just hope he gets the time to take the last step to Formula 1 at his own pace and that he doesn’t rush things. I think he’ll manage."

With Vettel, Schumacher and simulator driver Pascal Wehrlein, Ferrari now has three German drivers under its roof, albeit with very different responsibilities.

"It makes me proud for sure, because there are enough reasons for us to be proud of our country," said the four-time world champion.

"When it comes to learning, Germany has created some good opportunities, perhaps the best of all of them."

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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.