The test in Portimao was a part of his role as Mercedes’ third ཧdriver.

Mercedes share their test and reserve drivers wit🍌h their customer team McLaren, who use Mercedes engines.

Schumacher is available to McLaren if Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri were to be sidelined, as well as being Mercedes’ first reserve to Lewis Hamilton🍬 and George Russell.

Schumache🦂r was behind the wheel of McLaren’s 2021 MCL35M this week in Portugal.

"Joining Mick are some of our mechanic and engineering apprentices and interns, gaining valu🌞able experience working in a trackside environment," McLaren said.

Schumacher previously u🍰ndertook a tyre te♓st for Mercedes this season.

He was dumpeಞd at the end of last season by Haas, losing his place on the F1 2023 grid as a result.

Mercedes𓆉 team principal Toto Wolff has previously criticised Haas boss Guentheဣr Steiner’s handling of Schumacher.

Schumacher hopes to retꦬurn to a full-time drive next season.