F1 world erupts over amazing Mick Schumacher moment

Mick Schumacher says it is special to claim the first victory of his Formula Two career at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Schumacher, the son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, held off Japan's Nobuharu Matsushita on Sunday in a nail-biting finale.

It marked the maiden triumph of Schumacher's career in Formula One's feeder championship.

The 20-year-old was cheered to the chequered flag by his mother Corinna, sister and grandmother, in an impressive lights-to-flag win.

"It is very special," said Mick.

"Even thinking back to last year when I won my first Formula Three race at Spa - a track which my dad also liked.

"We found a little bird which apparently brings luck and it seems as though it has. I am very happy my family are here and I have their support. I will celebrate with them tonight."

He started from pole in the reverse-grid race, having finished eighth in Saturday's feature event. He led all 28 laps, crossing the line 1.4 seconds clear.

Schumacher's father won four times at the Hungaroring venue, the last in 2004, during a career which yielded a record 91 F1 victories.

Fifteen years after Michael last won at Hungaroring, the German national anthem was played to honour another Schumacher triumph.

Michael's long-standing manager Sabine Kehm, also guiding Mick's career, joined the celebrations on the pit wall.

The youngster is a member of the Ferrari driver academy and had tested earlier this year for the Italian team. His best F2 result before Sunday's triumph was fourth, and he is 11th in the championship.

"Whether I get into Formula One next year, in two years, or three years, I don't know," he added. "Only time will tell.

"The first win is the hardest but, once you get that victory, it gives you a lot of confidence. I will do my best and try to learn as much as possible to be ready for the next step."

Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public since his skiing accident more than five years ago on the French Alps.

Corinna has kept Schumacher's condition a closely guarded secret.

He is receiving medical care at the family home near Lake Geneva in Switzerland, but updates on his health have been few and far between.

To mark his 50th birthday in January, a statement from the family said they were "doing everything humanly possible to help" him.