article_snippet.sent: The 16-year-old, whose father won the Formula 1 championship seven times, reached the new category after seven years of karting in what is seen as a stepping stone for junior drivers hoping to reach the top.
article_snippet.sent: The teen finished second in the world,
article_snippet.sent: European and German kart championships last season and signed a contract with Van Amersfoort Racing to drive in the Formula 4 in March.
article_snippet.sent: Mick Schumacher finished second in the world,
article_snippet.sent: European and German kart championships last season .
article_snippet.sent: On track: The 16-year-old began karting seven years ago and this year reached the German Formula 4 .