Ten years ago, the tragic accident of Michael Schumacher

It is a day that many F1 fans will remember. Who, when turning on their television or listening to the radio, did not feel sadness when Michael Schumacher’s accident was announced? While on vacation skiing in Méribel, the German. falls and hits a rock.

Despite wearing a helmet, the impact is very violent and breaks it into three pieces. Seriously injured but conscious, he is transported by helicopter to the hospital. Then his condition worsens. He is urgently transferred from Moutiers to Grenoble due to his deteriorating health.

No communication

There, numerous media outlets are trying to obtain news and photos of the one called the Red Baron. But nothing. Not even certain paparazzi with well-honed techniques will be able to announce anything. The family and entourage are blocking. The only information is when he passed through the hospital at the University Hospital Center of Grenoble.

Operated by Jean François Payen, the Mercedes driver was intentionally placed in an artificial coma. This surgical gesture allowed us to better control the situation, and this morning there is some improvement compared to yesterday. I cannot tell you at the moment that he is out of danger,” he explained on December 31, 2013.

1 month later, there is still no further news about Michael Schumacher. Still immersed in an artificial coma, the objective was to allow the connections to repair themselves as best as possible. No updates will be provided by either the doctors or the family.

And even today, there are few official news circulating. His long-time friend and former boss, Jean Todt, communicates, but without lingering. “Michael is here, so I don’t miss him,” he simply said to our colleagues at L’Équipe on December 13th.

After leaving the Grenoble hospital, he stays at the one in Lausanne, Switzerland, before returning to his home by Lake Geneva. Once again, news is scarce. However, some people dig and search in order to obtain any information. Every move of Corinna, his wife, is closely examined. The sale of a residence and their private jet raises concerns among certain observers.

Ill-informed observers

From this action, some – more or less informed – then tried to write lines. For some, medical expenses are too expensive. For others, it might work. This information was actually denied in court by the German family. Not to mention the controversy caused by the fake interview conducted by artificial intelligence this year.

The documentary released on Netflix about the former Ferrari driver had raised hopes for some. But once again, everything is locked up. Michael is missed by everyone. But Michael is here. He is different, but he is here. And it gives us strength, I think. We are together, we live together at home. He is undergoing treatments. We do everything to improve his condition, to ensure that he is comfortable and to make him feel our family, our connection. […] Michael has always protected us, and now we are protecting Michael, his wife admitted on camera.

The brother’s memories

Since then, the mystery remains unsolved. In what condition is the man with 91 victories? No one knows. At least, no one wants to say. His brother, Ralf, has spoken in recent days. But like the rest of the Schumacher circle, not a word about his health. Only some reminiscences about his memories with Michael.

We lived in an incredible era, where everything was happening very quickly. The most important thing in our family was that we always did things together. Of course, there were some disagreements between us when we raced against each other in Formula 1. If, by chance, I was on equal footing, for whatever reason, or if I was able to win a race against him, we often spent time together after the race. These are wonderful memories, including the legendary parties in Suzuka!