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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
‘I remember him as he was – not lying in a bed': Michael Schumacher's F1 boss gives tragic insight into star's health
MICHAEL Schumacher's former boss has given rare insight into the F1 legend's condition - 12 years after the skiing accident that changed his life. While the German seven-time world champion, now 56, hasn't been seen in public since 2013, his Benetton manager says he speaks often with Schumacher's family. 5 5 5 Flavio Briatore, 75, led the Benetton F1 team during Schumacher's breakthrough years, playing a key role in his first two world championships. Briatore appeared to confirm to an Italian newspaper that Schumacher is bed-bound, amid scarce details of his condition due to the family's commitment to privacy. "If I close my eyes," he told Corriere della Sera, "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's update follows a claim by his ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci, who said: 'Michael doesn't speak, he communicates with his eyes. "Only three people can visit him and I know who they are." Claims that Schumacher can no longer speak were echoed by his son Mick in a 2021 Netflix documentary about his father's life. The 26-year-old driver said: "I think dad and me, we would understand each other now in a different way now." In the 2021 documentary, Corinna gave a rare update, revealing Schumacher is still undergoing rehabilitation and is 'different, but here' following his life-changing injuries. In April, Schumacher signed a charity helmet with help from Corinna. What do we know about Schumacher's health? MICHAEL Schumacher's life changed forever on December 29, 2013, when a skiing accident left the seven-time F1 champion with a severe brain injury. Since then, his family has protected his privacy, with only a select few remaining in contact with the racing legend. December 29, 2013 - The skiing accident: Schumacher suffers a life-threatening head injury while skiing off-piste in Méribel, France. He falls and hits his head on a rock, causing severe brain trauma despite wearing a helmet. He is airlifted to a hospital in Grenoble, where he undergoes two emergency surgeries. Doctors place him in a medically induced coma to reduce swelling in his brain. January 2014 - Schumacher fights for his life: Schumacher remains in a coma. Doctors describe his condition as 'critical but stable'. His family, led by wife Corinna, remains at his bedside. The world's F1 community rallies behind him, with fans holding vigils outside the hospital. June 2014 - Brought out of coma: Schumacher is brought out of his coma after nearly six months. His family confirms he is no longer in a coma but gives no further health details. He is transferred from Grenoble to a rehabilitation facility in Lausanne, Switzerland. September 2014 - Back home: Schumacher is moved to his family home near Lake Geneva. Corinna announces he will continue his recovery at home, with a dedicated medical team. 2015–2018 - Mystery surrounding his health: Reports suggest Schumacher is receiving round-the-clock medical care at home, costing £50,000 per week. Jean Todt reveals he still visits Schumacher and that they watch F1 races together. May 2017 - German magazine sued: The magazine Bunte has to pay Michael Schumacher €50,000 (£42,000) in damages after claiming in 2015 that Schumacher would walk again. The Hamburg regional court determined that the statement was false and infringed upon Schumacher's right to privacy. September 2019 - Schumacher secretly transferred to Paris: French media reports that Schumacher is taken to Paris for stem cell therapy at the Georges-Pompidou Hospital. The procedure is led by renowned surgeon Dr. Philippe Menasché. Details of the treatment remain undisclosed. December 2019 - Manager issues rare statement: Schumacher's longtime manager Sabine Kehm says his condition will remain private. She dismisses speculation and false reports about his health. September 2021 - Netflix documentary 'Schumacher' released: A new Netflix documentary, Schumacher, provides rare insights into his life. Corinna speaks publicly about his condition for the first time, saying: 'Michael is here. Different, but he's here, and that gives us strength.' December 2023 - 10 years since the accident: Schumacher turns 55. The anniversary of his accident is marked by tributes from the F1 world. Jean Todt confirms he still sees Schumacher regularly and describes his visits as 'full of affection'. September 2024 - Daughter Gina's wedding: Gina Schumacher, 27, marries longtime boyfriend Iain Bethke at the family's £27million Majorca villa. Reports claim Schumacher attends the wedding, but close friend Johnny Herbert later calls it 'A1 fake news'. Guests are reportedly required to hand over their phones to prevent leaks. December 2024 - Schumacher to become a grandfather: Gina announces she is pregnant, three months after her wedding. She shares the news on Instagram, writing: 'Impatiently awaiting the arrival of our little girl.' 5 The helmet will be auctioned to raise money for Stewart's charity Race Against Dementia. Johnny Herbert, Schumacher's teammate at Benetton between 1994 to 1995, described the signature as an "emotional" moment. He told FastSlots: "It's wonderful news that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart 's helmet. It was a wonderful moment. "We haven't seen something emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it's a sign. "Hopefully, Michael is on the mend. It's been a long, horrible journey for the family, and maybe we'll hopefully see him in the F1 paddock soon." Schumacher is one of the most successful F1 drivers of all time, winning world titles in 1994, 1995 and five consecutive years from 2000 to 2004. He also racked up 71 fastest laps and 155 podiums during his racing career. When asked who the greatest driver of all time is, Briatore told Corriere de Sera: "I don't know who the greatest is, because we've had Schumacher, Senna, Alonso. "Now, the number one is definitely (Max) Verstappen. I have two cars at Alpine, so I would like to have two Verstappens."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Flavio Briatore gives new worrying insight on Michael Schumacher's condition after regular chats with Formula One legend's wife
Flavio Briatore has given an insight into Michael Schumacher's condition, 12-years on from the skiing accident that gave the Formula One icon a life-changing brain injury. Briatore, 75, led Benetton when Schumacher won his first two titles back to back and now works for Alpine as executive adviser and de facto team principal. The Italian was close with Schumacher, who has not appeared in public since his accident 2013 and is cared for by a team of medical staff and his wife Corinna at their Lake Geneva home. The family remain protective of his privacy and little is known about the specifics of his condition but Briatore appeared to confirm that the 54-year-old is bed-bound. 'If I close my eyes', he told Corriere della Sera, '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's update comes after his ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci had previously revealed: 'Michael doesn't speak, he communicates with his eyes. 'Only three people can visit him and I know who they are.' Claims that Schumacher is unable to speak appeared to be supported by his son, Mick, during a 2021 Netflix documentary about his father's life. The 26-year-old driver said: 'I think dad and me, we would understand each other now in a different way now.' In the documentary, Corinna did also provide a rare update, revealing he continues to undergo rehabilitation for the life-changing injuries he suffered and claimed he is now 'different, but here'. In April, Schumacher signed a special helmet with the help of Corinna to be auctioned off for charity. Johnny Herbert, Schumacher's teammate at Benetton in 1994 and 1995, said his signature was an 'emotional' moment. Herbert expressed his hope that Schumacher's contribution was a sign that the 56-year-old is 'on the mend'. 'It's wonderful news that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart's helmet,' Herbert told FastSlots. 'It was a wonderful moment. 'We haven't seen something emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it's a sign.' Schumacher is one of the most successful F1 drivers of all time, having claimed the world title in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. He also added 71 fastest laps and 155 podiums to his name during his iconic racing career. When Briatore was asked who the greatest driver of all time is, he told Corriere de Sera: 'I don't know who the greatest is, because we've had Schumacher, Senna, Alonso. 'Now, the number one is definitely (Max) Verstappen. I have two cars at Alpine, so I would like to have two Verstappens.'
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'It would be nice if he gets a second chance in Cadillac': Sebastian Vettel supports Mick Schumacher for possible 2026 Cadillac F1 seat
Mick Schumacher (via Getty Images) As Cadillac prepares for its much-awaited Formula 1 debut in 2026, there is growing momentum behind one candidate above all others to land one of its race seats—Mick Schumacher. Among his most high-profile backers is four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel , who asserts the German driver deserves a second chance in the sport. Mick Schumacher gets support from Sebastian Vettel for Cadillac opportunity SCHUMACHER FAZ REUNIÕES COM A CADILLAC EM MIAMI E ENTRA NA BRIGA POR VAGA | FÓRMULA 1 | GP EM CASA+ Sebastian Vettel, one of the most esteemed voices in Formula 1, has been a public supporter of Mick Schumacher returning to the grid with Cadillac. Interviewed by Vettel expressed, 'I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he gets another chance because I believe he can absolutely keep up with the others. He is much more mature. And I think he's doing a very good job at Alpine in the World Endurance Championship . It would be nice if he gets a second chance in the Cadillac. We are obviously in contact and I also heard how things ended for him in Formula 1. I wish him the best.' Mick Schumacher is presently racing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship and is currently the reserve driver for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Although he has been passed over by Alpine for a 2025 F1 drive—lost to Jack Doohan—there is still optimism. Cadillac has choice between potential and experience for 2026 driver lineup When Alpine came to choose a 2025 F1 driver, they chose Australian talent Jack Doohan , leaving Schumacher still waiting for a second chance. For Cadillac, the choice will be risk versus reward. Paper-wise, both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas offer immense experience and proven pace, so they're safer picks to helm a new F1 venture. However, with Schumacher's age, lineage, and newfound maturity, he can be the long-term gamble Cadillac might need. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like In Cannock, senior women are loving these sandals Sandals Trend Undo Also read: Mick Schumacher is on the verge of F1 comeback in 2026 after being 'shortlisted' by a surprise new team As General Motors ' Cadillac prepares for its Formula 1 debut, the team's driver decision could set its initial course. Strong backing from icons such as Sebastian Vettel and Bernie Ecclestone keeps Mick Schumacher firmly in play. Whether experience or raw talent is what Cadillac decides on, one thing is certain: the F1 paddock is looking on.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Mick Schumacher impressed F1 team chief with what he did in secret Miami meeting
Mick Schumacher has boosted his chances of a Formula 1 return by leaving one team boss "particularly impressed". The German racer is said to have made a good impression in a secret meeting at the Miami Grand Prix last weekend. Schumacher was a notable attendee at the Florida race, spending plenty of time in the paddock. Mirror Sport witnessed the son of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher speaking with other people outside the Mercedes hospitality unit – the team which, up until the end of last year, he served as a reserve driver. He was there not on business, but as a guest of a friend. Specifically, Esteban Ocon invited Schumacher to visit him and his new team Haas – the outfit the German drove for across two seasons before being axed at the end of 2022. After failing to land a place on the grid for the following season, he joined his father's old team Mercedes as a reserve and also penned a deal with Alpine to race for their World Endurance Championship hypercar programme in 2024. Schumacher continues to compete in that series this year. But it is clear the 26-year-old still has ambitions to revive his F1 career – and the entrance of a new team in 2026 could be the opportunity he has been waiting for. The addition of Cadillac to the grid means the number of seats on the grid will go up from 20 to 22. Schumacher is doing everything he can to make sure he lands one of the two new spots and held a meeting with Mario Andretti in Miami. Andretti, a former F1 champion, is on the board of directors at the new team and has confirmed that he is involved in the process of selecting drivers. The 85-year-old spoke with Schumacher and, per F1 Insider, is said to have been "particularly impressed" by the German taking his future into his own hands without going through a manager. Such an approach seems to have curried favour with one of the men he needs to impress, but it is clear Schumacher faces plenty of competition. Not least from Sergio Perez who is understood to already be in advanced talks with the Cadillac outfit. But the new team is not the only one keen on bringing the Mexican back into F1, it seems. Alpine are also interested in the former Red Bull racer and initial talks with executive adviser and acting team principal Flavio Briatore have already been held. Should Cadillac miss out on Perez, they still have plenty of options. Valtteri Bottas is seeking a 2026 seat having had to settle for a Mercedes reserve role this year, as is Zhou Guanyu who is working in a similar capacity at Ferrari. Felipe Drugovich is also a candidate, while Cadillac remain keen on the idea of an American driver with IndyCar racer Colton Herta still at the top of their list.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Mick Schumacher ‘on shortlist' for shock F1 return in 2026
Mick Schumacher is reportedly on Cadillac 's shortlist for an F1 seat next year as he targets a shock return to the sport. The 26-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, has not raced in F1 since being axed in 2022 after two seasons with Haas. Schumacher was a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2023 and 2024 but did not feature at all on a race weekend, leaving the team at the end of last season. Now, he is racing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. Yet Schumacher's presence in the F1 paddock at the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend – where F1's soon-to-be 11th team Cadillac held their launch event – has raised speculation about a return. German publication BILD report that Schumacher is on the shortlist for one of the two seats yet to be filled at the American-owned team in 2026. Schumacher also reportedly attended Cadillac's official launch event and liked one of the team's social media posts. Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are also rumoured to be on that shortlist, alongside the likes of Zhou Guanyu and Colton Herta. Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon – who also acts as Zhou's manager – spoke about his search for two drivers while speaking to the media in Miami. "We've got a fairly good idea [on drivers], and we've narrowed it down quite a bit," Lowdon told Sky Sports F1. "We were effectively kept out of the last round of driver discussions because we didn't have an entry and were in a slightly unusual position. "But it also means there is a lot less competitive tension and we can take a little bit of time. "Obviously, the number one priority for us is to have something for the driver to drive, and that is where a lot of the management bandwidth is.' Schumacher, who has always acknowledged that a return to F1 remains his dream, finished third as part of a three-man Alpine team at the 6 Hours of Imola event last month and is set to compete at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event next month.
