Hillarious:Ex-Ferrari chief reveals Michael Schumacher watches…
Ex-Ferrari chief Jean Todt has revealed Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher is able to still watch races, in a rare update of the seven-time world champion’s health.
Schumacher suffered a near-fatal accident whilst skiing in 2013, and since then updates on his wellbeing has been few and far between.
Hillarious:Ex-Ferrari chief reveals Michael Schumacher watches…
Whilst out on the French Alps nine years ago, the German star fell and hit his head on a rock, where he suffered swelling on the brain.
Schumacher was then airlifted to hospital before being placed in a medically-induced coma for six months.
The seven-time world champion has not been seen in public since the accident, with updates on his condition and recovery rarely released.
Former Ferrari boss Todt though has given a rare insight into Schumacher’s life post-accident to German broadcaster NTV. He said: “I don’t miss Michael. I can see him.
But of course, what I miss is what we used to do together.” Revealing that the 53-year-old still watches F1, he added: “Yes it’s true – I watch the races with Michael.”
There is of course added incentive for Schumacher to watch, with his son Mick now competing for Haas.
It has been a monumental few weeks for the German who collected his first ever F1 points at Silverstone earlier this month after finishing eighth,
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before securing his highest ever finish in Austria a week later passing the chequered flag in sixth.
Discussing Schumacher’s Jr’s recent success, Todt added: “I was so happy when he finished in the points in the last two races.
There has been a lot of unfair pressure on him. What I really wish for him is the chance to drive the best car. Then he will be able to win races and titles.”
Hillarious:Ex-Ferrari chief reveals Michael Schumacher watches…
Ex-Ferrari chief Jean Todt has revealed Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher is able to still watch races, in a rare update of the seven-time world champion’s health.
Schumacher suffered a near-fatal accident whilst skiing in 2013, and since then updates on his wellbeing has been few and far between.
Hillarious:Ex-Ferrari chief reveals Michael Schumacher watches…
Whilst out on the French Alps nine years ago, the German star fell and hit his head on a rock, where he suffered swelling on the brain.
Schumacher was then airlifted to hospital before being placed in a medically-induced coma for six months.
The seven-time world champion has not been seen in public since the accident, with updates on his condition and recovery rarely released.
Former Ferrari boss Todt though has given a rare insight into Schumacher’s life post-accident to German broadcaster NTV. He said: “I don’t miss Michael. I can see him.
But of course, what I miss is what we used to do together.” Revealing that the 53-year-old still watches F1, he added: “Yes it’s true – I watch the races with Michael.”
There is of course added incentive for Schumacher to watch, with his son Mick now competing for Haas.
It has been a monumental few weeks for the German who collected his first ever F1 points at Silverstone earlier this month after finishing eighth,
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before securing his highest ever finish in Austria a week later passing the chequered flag in sixth.
Discussing Schumacher’s Jr’s recent success, Todt added: “I was so happy when he finished in the points in the last two races.
There has been a lot of unfair pressure on him. What I really wish for him is the chance to drive the best car. Then he will be able to win races and titles.”
