text: Mick Schumacher made his official pre-season test debut in Formula 4 on Wednesday as he made his first steps towards single-seater racing in 2015. The 16-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael,  drew huge media interest to the Oschersleben circuit in Germany as he drove his Van Amersfoort car. The young protege began karting seven years ago, and this year reached the German Formula 4 - a racing category used as a stepping stone by junior drivers. Mick Schumacher made his official Formula 4 pre-season test debut with Van Amersfoort on Wednesday . The 16-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, looks relaxed at the Oschersleben circuit . Schumacher will need time to make his way as a driver, according to team manager Frits van Amersfoort . While this was the first time the public were able to check out Mick in action in his new car, his pre-season practice didn't quite go to plan as he was involved in a 100mph crash last month. However, German newspaper Bild reported that the crash was minor and Mick walked away from the accident uninjured. His father, who is still recovering from a December 2013 ski accident at his home in Switzerland, has won a record seven 91 races in Formula 1, and Mick's boss Frits van Amersfoort says the youngster will need time. 'Of course we know that his father is a seven time world champion,' he said. 'But I want to emphasise that Mick will take the time to learn the trade of the racing driver.' Mick signed a contract with Van Amersfoort Racing to drive in the Formula 4 in March, and links up with team-mate Harrison Newey, the son of the Red Bull designer Adrian. He finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season. Mick's father Michael has won a record seven 91 races in Formula 1 and is a legend of the sport . The youngster drives his car into the gravel during a media day in Germany . Mick will be looking to follow in the footsteps of father Michael in the future .
target: Mick Schumacher signed deal with Van Amersfoort racing last month .
  16-year-old is son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher .
  Mick makes official Formula 4 pre-season test debut at Oschersleben .
  Team-mate is Harrison Newey, son of Red Bull designer Adrian .