At the earliest, there could be talks about a new contract at the race weekend in Monza, from 9 to 11 September.
But if Haas really decides against Schumacher, the premier class would be threatened with a season without a German (regular) driver for the first time since 1981 (!).
The 23-year-old would still have the following option: substitute driver at Ferrari.
There, however, his mentor, team boss Mattia Binotto, is also fighting for his job after serious strategic mistakes.