The double DTM and FIA World Rallycross champion defeated Mercedes F1 reserve driver Schumacher by two heats to nil in the Cham🉐pion of Campions Grand Final in Sweden last weekend. 

Ekstrom previously beat Mick’s father, legendary F1 seven-time world champion168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Michael Schumacher, in the final of the event in 2007 and 2009. 

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And t🃏he 44-year-old is looking forw꧂ard to more ROC battles with the ex-Haas racer in the future. 

"The Race of Champions has always meant a lot to me,” Ekstrom said following his latest victory. “It is very special to have ༺four victories, and it is even more special to do so in Sweden. 

“I won my first final at the Stade de France in Paris against Sébastien L🅷oeb, then I had two finals with Michael Schumacher in London and Beijing, so it was very emotional for me to see Mick in the final today.

"This is even more special than victory; Michael has always been one of the guys I admire mღost in this sport for his dedication, hard work and talent. 

“I only met Michael at the Race of Champions. We fought a lot of fights, and I only have♓ great mꦇemories of this event with Michael.

“Michael always appeared modest towards me, and I can see that Mick is also very modest. Mick is a huge talent and his time will come, so I'm꧂ looking forward to more fights in the future. 

“I know it won't be long before I'm beaten, but I wouldn't have a prob𓃲lem w♔ith second against Mick.” 

23-year-old Schumacher, who will be a backup for Mercedes regulars 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:George Russell in 2023, commented: "Congratulations to Mattias and many t👍hanks for these kind words. 

“He is an extraordinary driver and this success proves this once𝓡 agai🦂n. He did a great job all weekend. I did my best out there, but it was just not enough."