Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, to make Formula 4 debut

16-year-old has previously driven under his mother's maiden name

Mick Schumacher, son of Michael (GETTY IMAGES)

The 16-year-old son of Michael Schumacher is set to make his Formula 4 debut in Germany on Saturday.

Mick, who has previously raced go-karts under his mother's maiden name, will drive his Van Amersfoort car in Oschersleben, using his father's surname for the first time.

Mick Schumacher was 10th-fastest in Friday's qualifying session, with a best lap of one minute 27.654 seconds.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher remains under private care at his home in Switzerland following the accident in France which left him in with severe head injuries.

Additional reporting from PA