Michael Schumacher ‘fighting’ as F1 legend is cared for by wife, kids and nurses following horror ski accident
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’S former F1 boss, Jean Todt, says he has been to visit the stricken F1 star.
The seven-time world champion hit his head in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013.
And his condition remains a secret among those closest to the Schumacher family at their home in Lake Geneva.
But Todt, who oversaw five of Schumacher’s seven titles as boss of Ferrari, is one of only a handful of visitors to see the 51-year-old.
He said: “I saw Michael last week. He is fighting.
“My God, we know he had a terrible and unfortunate skiing accident which has caused him a lot of problems.
“But he has an amazing wife next to him, he has his kids, his nurses, and we can only wish him the best and to wish the family the best, too.
“All I can do is to be close to them until I am able to do something, and then I will do it.”
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As Ferrari celebrate their 1,000th race, Schuamcher’s son, Mick, will drive his dad’s F1 car on Sunday around the Mugello circuit.
Schumacher won 72 of his record 91 victories for Ferrari but Todt knows that record will be eclipsed by Lewis Hamilton, who currently stands on 89 wins.
The Brit is also likely to equal Schumacher’s seven world titles this season and Todt admits he never expected anyone to beat that benchmark.
He added: “Lewis will beat all of Michael’s records simply because he is a very talented driver.
“He is motivated and driving for the best team. He has the best car, the best engine so all the ingredients are there.
“It is positive logic that when you do so well in life you get the benefit of it, and that is what is happening with Lewis and Mercedes.
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“We thought the records would be very difficult to beat, but a long stability of the regulations has helped them.
“One driver I know very well, and the other I know superficially.
“Clearly both are completely different, but they have a common passion, professionalism, physical condition, talent and that is what makes both of them outstanding.”