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Michael Schumacher, one of the biggest Formula 1 drivers in history, is still struggling to come back from the terrible accident he had while skiing six years ago. Despite media efforts to learn more about the current state of the German, information is scarce.
A bit more light on the driver's condition was shed this week by the president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Jean Todt. Speaking for Radio Monte-Carlo, the official said he and Schumacher watched Formula 1 races on TV.
"I'm always careful with such statements, but it's true. I saw the race together with Michael Schumacher at his home in Switzerland," Todt was quoted as saying by The Sun. "He does not give up and keeps fighting."
Todt says Schumacher has problems communicating, which means the friendship that ties the two can never be the same.
In December 2013, Michael Schumacher was severely injured while going down a ski slope in the French Alps. He was sent to the hospital with severe brain injury and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for six months.
It's unclear what his condition was when he was released from the hospital in 2014, as his family chose to continue the recovery efforts behind closed doors. Various reports said the driver was at one point unable to walk or stand.
Schumacher was a force to be reckoned with in Formula 1 for nearly 17 years. During his career, the driver won 91 races for Jordan Grand Prix, Benetton and Ferrari and seven championship titles before his retirement in 2006.
As this year Schumacher is celebrating his 50th birthday, a series of events at venues across the world have been held. That includes a special exhibit at the Ferrari Museum and a special event at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Later this year, the Ferrari F2002 with chassis number 219 will be auctioned just before the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. This is the car Schumacher drove at Imola, Zeltweg and Magny-Cours. Part of the money received for it will go to the Keep Fighting, Never Give Up Foundation set up by the driver's family.
"I'm always careful with such statements, but it's true. I saw the race together with Michael Schumacher at his home in Switzerland," Todt was quoted as saying by The Sun. "He does not give up and keeps fighting."
Todt says Schumacher has problems communicating, which means the friendship that ties the two can never be the same.
In December 2013, Michael Schumacher was severely injured while going down a ski slope in the French Alps. He was sent to the hospital with severe brain injury and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for six months.
It's unclear what his condition was when he was released from the hospital in 2014, as his family chose to continue the recovery efforts behind closed doors. Various reports said the driver was at one point unable to walk or stand.
Schumacher was a force to be reckoned with in Formula 1 for nearly 17 years. During his career, the driver won 91 races for Jordan Grand Prix, Benetton and Ferrari and seven championship titles before his retirement in 2006.
As this year Schumacher is celebrating his 50th birthday, a series of events at venues across the world have been held. That includes a special exhibit at the Ferrari Museum and a special event at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Later this year, the Ferrari F2002 with chassis number 219 will be auctioned just before the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. This is the car Schumacher drove at Imola, Zeltweg and Magny-Cours. Part of the money received for it will go to the Keep Fighting, Never Give Up Foundation set up by the driver's family.
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