Inside Michael Schumacher's tragic health battle in Majorca hideaway – as pal makes heartbreaking prediction for future
WITH fists pumping and arms aloft, racing great Michael Schumacher celebrated his many victories with the same energy as his driving.
And that is how the Formula One team boss who turned the German legend into a champion three decades ago prefers to think of him.
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Michael Schumacher in his prime competing for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix in 2004
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Pictures show the helicopter rescue operation in 2013 following Michael's skiing accident in the French resort of Meribel
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Michael with wife Corinna and their children Gina-Maria and Mick in 2021 Netflix documentary
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