Michael Schumacher's 15-year-old son signs his first professional motor-racing contract

Formula 1 legend, Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, 15, is following in his father's foortseps. He has signed his first professional racing contract with Dutch team Van Amersfoort Racing - where he will get behind the wheel of 140mph Formula 4 cars.

The young racer who became the vice world-champion in go-kart competitions last year, has to pay Team Van Amersfoort some £80,000 for one season of racing.

Formula 4 expert Christian Danner explained to a German newspaper: "There's exactly zero salary for the boys.

"In the formula 4, it is not common for drivers to be paid and often that they are charged for the privilege."

Formula 4 is a series of motor racing aimed at introducing promising young drivers - aged 15 to 17 - into the world of sport.

Mick will kick off his Formula 4 career on April 25 with his first race in Germany.