System 1 legend Michael Schumacher suffered a near-fatal snowboarding accident within the French Alps 12 years in the past and he has stayed out of the general public eye ever since
Right this moment marks 12 years since Michael Schumacher suffered a devastating snowboarding accident. While he survived, the F1 legend has remained away from the general public eye since, with particulars about his present state extraordinarily scarce.
The incident occurred within the French Alps, the place Schumacher ventured off-piste and struck his head on a rock, regardless of carrying a helmet. The German racing icon was airlifted to hospital and positioned right into a medically-induced coma for a number of months earlier than being transferred to the household residence at Lake Geneva, the place he now lives with round the clock medical care.
Reviews recommend Schumacher’s life is extremely tough, with as many as 15 individuals offering him with fixed care. It is also understood he’s confined to mattress and unable to talk.
Relating to communication, Schumacher depends completely on his eyes to work together with household and pals. This data was disclosed by Elisabetta Gregoraci, the previous associate of ex-F1 boss Flavio Briatore – remarkably stunning given how little is understood about Schumacher’s situation.
„Michael does not communicate, he communicates together with his eyes. Solely three individuals can go to him and I do know who they’re. They moved to Spain and his spouse has arrange a hospital in that home,“ she mentioned.
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Reviews emerged that he made his first public look at his daughter’s marriage ceremony in 2024, with attendees required to give up their cellphones to safeguard Schumacher’s privateness, although this has subsequently been disputed. Jean Todt, the previous Ferrari chief, has provided uncommon glimpses into Schumacher’s situation.
Chatting with a French publication in 2023, he mentioned: „Michael is right here, so I do not miss him. [But he] is just not the Michael he was once. He’s totally different and is splendidly guided by his spouse and kids who shield him.
„His life is totally different now and I’ve the privilege of sharing moments with him. That is all there’s to say. Sadly, destiny struck him ten years in the past. He’s now not the Michael we knew in System One.“
Finnish neurosurgeon Dr Jussi Posti has provided further perspective on what Schumacher’s present state of affairs may entail. He instructed Finnish outlet Iltalehti: „Primarily based on the data accessible, I do not suppose he leads a really lively life.“
Entry to Schumacher stays strictly restricted to a choose group of family and friends. Todt, together with Ross Brawn and former driver Gerhard Berger, are among the many confirmed guests permitted to see him.
Schumacher’s supervisor Sabine Kehm has maintained a agency stance on privateness, stating: „Michael’s well being is just not a public concern, and so we’ll proceed to make no remark in that regard.“
In a 2021 documentary, Schumacher’s spouse Corinna defined the household’s method. She mentioned: „We’re attempting to hold on as a household, the best way Michael appreciated it and nonetheless does. Michael at all times protected us, and now we’re defending Michael.“
Regardless of the household’s appreciable efforts to take care of Schumacher’s privateness, it was revealed earlier this 12 months that former nightclub bouncer Yilmaz T. and his accomplices had orchestrated a surprising extortion scheme, demanding £12million to forestall them from publishing 900 images, 600 movies and medical paperwork on the darkish internet.
The pictures reportedly confirmed Schumacher mendacity in a hospital mattress, sitting in a wheelchair and connected to medical tools. The person was sentenced to 3 years in jail, while his accomplices obtained suspended sentences.
An unaccounted-for onerous drive continues to hassle the household, with barrister Thilo Damm warning: „We do not know the place the lacking onerous drive is… There’s the potential for one other menace via the again door.“
