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Flavio Briatore Shares Heartfelt Update on Michael Schumacher’s Condition, 12 Years After Tragic Skiing Accident
Twelve years after Michael Schumacher’s life-altering skiing accident, former F1 team boss Flavio Briatore has offered a rare and emotional update on the legendary driver’s condition.
Briatore, who managed Schumacher during his early career and led him to his first two Formula 1 World Championships with Benetton in 1994 and 1995, spoke recently about the German icon’s ongoing health battle. Now 56, Schumacher has remained entirely out of the public eye since suffering a severe brain injury during a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013. Since then, his family has tightly controlled all information surrounding his condition.
Schumacher continues to receive round-the-clock medical care at his home near Lake Geneva, Switzerland. His wife, Corinna Schumacher, has remained steadfast in preserving his privacy, allowing only a select few—Briatore among them—to visit him.
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Briatore chose to reflect more on their personal bond than delve into medical specifics. “If I close my eyes, I see him smiling after a victory,” he said, recalling the joy and competitive fire that defined Schumacher’s racing career. Though he avoided commenting directly on Schumacher’s current physical or cognitive state, his words carried a deep emotional resonance, hinting at the lasting impact the accident has had on all who knew him.
Unconfirmed reports over the years have suggested that Schumacher may show slight signs of awareness, but his family has never publicly confirmed these claims. It is widely believed he remains in a non-verbal, bedridden state under constant medical supervision.
Briatore also paid tribute to Corinna, praising her strength and tireless devotion over the past decade. He recounted a moment of silent “eye communication” between them—a wordless but powerful exchange that captured the emotional burden and mutual understanding shared by those closest to Schumacher.
Despite his absence, Michael Schumacher’s influence on Formula 1 remains undiminished. His legacy continues to inspire fans and drivers alike, and the global motorsport community remains united in support of him and his family. Briatore’s touching remarks serve as a reminder not just of Schumacher’s achievements on the track, but of the humanity and relationships that defined his life away from it.
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