THE Schumacher name carries significant weight in motorsport thanks to Formula One legend Michael, son Mick and brother Ralf.

But now fans have a fourth driver in the racing dynasty to follow.

David Schumacher is getting ready to take on the Nurburgring Nordschleife
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David Schumacher is getting ready to take on the Nurburgring NordschleifeCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_official

He is the son of F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher and the nephew of seven time world champion Michael
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He is the son of F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher and the nephew of seven time world champion MichaelCredit: Getty

Schumacher is the fourth man in the Schumacher family to make it pro in racing
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Schumacher is the fourth man in the Schumacher family to make it pro in racingCredit: Getty
But now a fourth member of the Schumacher family is out to make his own name in motorsport.

David Schumacher, nephew of Michael, son of Ralf and cousin of Mick, is making his own way in the sport.

David, 22, preparing to take on the gruelling Nurburgring 24 Hours race, in a Mercedes AMG GT.

The race, which this year is between May 30th and June 2nd, has been held annually since 1970.