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Do you ever think about the parallels between Nico Rosberg and Mick Schumacher? Both having fathers who were world champions and thus growing up in their shadows, bound to always be recognized first for what their fathers achieved, then for their own accomplishments. Both growing up in Monaco but competing under the german flag. Both wanting to prove that they are more than their last names. And, do you ever think about how differently they were treated? Nico ridiculed for his blond locks, and never seen as a real German. Bullied by Seb and Michael for being a nepo-baby who grew up rich in Monaco. Disliked by most of the senior drivers, never accepted. Even when he was beating seven time world champion Michael Schumacher in equal machinery. And, do you ever think about how Seb, who so openly disliked Nico, opened his arms to the young Mich Schumacher. Mick, with his blond locks and privileged childhood, who grew up in Monaco, just like Nico. How different they were treated, despite their almost identical back stories. Mick immediately recognized as a real german, even going on to compete in the race of champions with Seb several times for team Germany. I don’t mean to blame Seb, and what he did for Mick is beautiful. However, one does wonder, looking back, might Nico have deserved the same treatment? Did Nico watch as Mick was welcomed with open arms and think to himself, what did I do to deserve the ridicule?

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