text: Michael Schumacher's son has returned to the racing circuit just weeks after he was involved in a 100mph crash - and once again ended up going off the track. Mick Schumacher made his pre-season test debut in Formula 4 at the Oschersleben circuit in Germany - but at one point was pictured accidentally driving through gravel. 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. Scroll down for video . Mick Schumacher was pictured accidentally turning into gravel by the side of the track during a pre-season test debut in Formula 4 . The 16-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, accidentally went off the track during a training session . Back in action: The protege was back on the circuit just weeks after a 100mph crash at the Lausitzring speedway in Brandenburg, eastern Germany . The young protege was racing through the Lausitzring speedway in Brandenburg, eastern Germany in March when he skidded out of control and onto gravel. He was travelling at speeds of up to 100mph when the incident unfolded - but the crash was minor and he walked away from the accident uninjured. The teenager stepped up his pre-season training as he drove his Amersfoort car - but was pictured accidentally turning his vehicle across gravel by the side of the track. 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. The rookie's boss Frits van Amersfoort says the youngster will need time. Need for speed: Mick Schumacher (pictured) is looking to follow in the footsteps of his father Michael . Mick Schumacher made his official Formula 4 pre-season test debut with Van Amersfoort on Wednesday . Schumacher will need time to make his way as a driver, according to team manager Frits van Amersfoort . Mick schumacher (pictured) was travelling at speeds of up to 100mph when he crashed last month - but the accidenty was minor and he walked away uninjured . Mick Schumacher is pictured centre walking through the pits during his pre-season test session . '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.' The teen finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season and signed a contract with Van Amersfoort Racing to drive in the Formula 4 in March. His father emerged from his induced coma in June last year, and left hospital in September. He has since started to recognise family members, according to someone claiming to be a family friend. Mick's father Michael (pictured) has won a record seven 91 races in Formula 1 and is considered a motor racing legend . Future star? Mick Schumacher finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season . Mick Shumacher's father, Michael, is still recovering from a December 2013 ski accident at his home in Switzerland . On track: The 16-year-old began karting seven years ago and this year reached the German Formula 4 . Philippe Streiff, a former Formula 1 driver, told French media Schumacher 'has yet to recover the power of speech' but is 'nevertheless starting to recognise those close to him'. However, Schumacher's manager has disputed the comments, saying the 46-year-old faces a 'long fight' for recovery and that Streiff is not a family friend. 'We need a long time,' Sabine Kehm said. 'He is making progress appropriate to the severity of the situation. Mick Schumacher (right) stands next to his Formula Four car during a media day at the Oschersleben circuit in east Germany . Mick Schumacher has reached German Formula 4 - a racing category used as a stepping stone by junior drivers . The rookie's boss Frits van Amersfoort says Mick Schumacher (pictured) will need time to 'learn the trade of the racing driver' There was a mass of media attention as Mick Schumacher (pictured) raced his black car around a circuit in his homeland .
target: Mick Schumacher made pre-season test debut in Formula 4 in Germany .
  The 16-year-old was driving weeks after a 100mph crash at another circuit .
  Pictured turning into gravel once again during tests at Oschersleben track .
  His father, Michael, is still recovering from a December 2013 ski accident .