Michael Schumacher health update shared by Flavio Briatore after over a decade of uncertainty

Time of India

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Flavio Briatore shares insight on Michael Schumacher's current condition
Former Benetton team principal Flavio Briatore has provided a new update regarding Michael Schumacher's condition, more than ten years after the
seven-time Formula 1 World Champion
sustained a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident.
Briatore, instrumental in launching Schumacher's Formula 1 career, made the comments in an interview with Corriere della Sera, offering a rare perspective on the legendary driver's private life. 'If I close my eyes, I see him smiling after a victory. I prefer to remember him like that rather than him just lying on a bed. Corinna and I talk often, though,' Briatore said.
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Schumacher, who made his Formula 1 debut with Jordan in 1991 before quickly moving to Benetton, claimed his first two World Championships with the team in 1994 and 1995. Briatore, then the team's principal, was a key figure in recognizing Schumacher's talent and securing his early success in the sport.
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The German driver later moved to Ferrari, where he achieved five consecutive World Championships from 2000 to 2004. After retiring and briefly returning with Mercedes, Schumacher suffered a life-altering skiing accident in Meribel, France, on December 29, 2013. He has not been seen publicly since.
Michael Schumacher's health remains a closely guarded matter
Michael Schumacher's health has remained a highly private matter since his accident. His family, led by wife Corinna Schumacher, has consistently prioritized confidentiality and shielded him from media scrutiny.
Few updates have been made public in the past decade. One of the most recent involves Schumacher's symbolic gesture, his initials, 'MS,' were inscribed on a helmet worn by Sir Jackie Stewart during a celebratory lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The act, reportedly supported by Corinna, was one of the rare acknowledgments of Schumacher's enduring legacy in Formula 1.
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Despite continued speculation and interest from fans worldwide, no detailed medical updates have been released. Briatore's remarks represent one of the few public statements from those close to Schumacher, offering insight without breaching the family's privacy.
Michael Schumacher health update
shared by Flavio Briatore after over a decade of uncertainty
Flavio Briatore has offered a rare update on seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, whose condition remains largely unknown following his 2013 skiing accident. Briatore, a former Benetton team principal, reflected on their history and shared insights into Schumacher's current situation, emphasizing his ongoing contact with Schumacher's wife, Corinna
The motorsport world continues to honor Schumacher's achievements, and figures like Briatore underscore the personal bonds that endure beyond the race track.