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Mick Schumacher (AFP)
Mick Schumacher (AFP)

Berlin - Michael Schumacher's 16-year-old son starts his Formula Four career this weekend under the pressure of living up to the famous family name of the seven-time Formula One world champion.

After a successful karting career, Mick Schumacher Jnr has joined the Dutch Van Amersfoort Racing team in Europe's ADAC Formula Four for the season which starts at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben between Hanover and Berlin.

It will be a busy weekend for the young German after Friday's practice sessions with one race on Saturday and two on Sunday.

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