Michael Schumacher ‘merely not the Michael he was once’ admits shut good friend
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is “no longer the Michael we knew” in response to ex-Ferrari and FIA chief Jean Todt.
During his storied racing profession as Ferrari’s frontman, Schumacher claimed seven F1 Drivers Championship titles. But, again in December 2013, the German driver suffered a tragic snowboarding accident which led to him being put right into a medically induced coma.
The 54-year-old has not been seen in public because the horrifying accident, which occurred a decade in the past. Updates on his well being have been sporadic, with Schumacher’s household eager to guard his privateness.
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However, infrequently, updates on the ex-Ferrari ace’s well being are offered by these inside the internal circle, one in every of which is Todt, who served as Schumacher’s crew principal when the German received 5 consecutive F1 titles between 2000 and 2004.
Speaking to French outlet L’Equipe, Todt defined how he had visited Schumacher just lately, telling Formula One followers throughout the globe that the seven-time world champions is unfortunately not the identical as “he used to be” as of late.
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“Michael is here, so I don’t miss him,” Todt mentioned after having visited the German at his home in Switzerland the place he’s cared for by a medical crew and his spouse, Corinna.
“[But he] is simply not the Michael he used to be. He is different and is wonderfully guided by his wife and children who protect him. His life is different now and I have the privilege of sharing moments with him. That’s all there is to say.
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“Unfortunately, destiny struck him ten years in the past. He is now not the Michael we knew in Formula 1.’”