Michael Schumacher 'has been driven in Mercedes car' as new details about health battle emerge

Michael Schumacher 'has been driven in Mercedes car' as new details about health battle emerge

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 28/12/2023

- 09:54

Friday will mark 10 years since the German's skiing accident

Michael Schumacher has been driven in a Mercedes AMG car as part of his care and rehabilitation, according to reports.

This Friday will mark 10 years since the German sustained serious, life-changing injuries in a tragic skiing accident in France.


Schumacher was on holiday with his family at the time, having retired from F1 back in 2012.

But his life changed forever when he hit his head on a rock, with the 54-year-old living away from the public eye in the years since.

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Michael Schumacher retired after a brief stint with Mercedes in 2012

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Not much is known about Schumacher and his condition today, with his family eager for details to be kept under wraps.

German newspaper BILD, however, have now provided new insights into the Schumacher of today.

It's said that he's been driven in a Mercedes AMG car to stimulate his brain with familiar sounds.

Schumacher dominated F1 during his time in the sport, with the 54-year-old winning seven titles.

He quit for the first time in 2006 but returned with Mercedes a few years later, before quitting for a second time in 2012.

The report says 15 doctors, masseurs and assistants are part of Schumacher's care team, too.

This is in order to give the stricken F1 icon the best possible care, 24 hours a day.

His wife, Corinna, will only allow close friends to visit her husband while he continues to spend time away from the spotlight.

Jean Todt has watched F1 races with Schumacher over the years, with the pair previously working together at Ferrari.

And former Scuderia test driver Luca Badoer has also spent time with the Formula One icon, too.

There does, however, seem to be little chance of Schumacher ever resembling his old self.

His brother, Ralf, said earlier this week that he missed the way his sibling used to be.

"I miss the Michael of the old days. Life is unfair from time to time," said the 48-year-old.

"Michael was very lucky throughout his life. But then there was this tragic accident.

"Fortunately, advanced medical science provides many opportunities. However, nothing is like it used to be."

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Michael Schumacher won seven titles while racing in F1

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Todt, meanwhile, told L'Equipe earlier this month that Schumacher was 'different'.

And he admitted he felt privileged to be allowed into the F1 icon's inner circle.

"Michael (Schumacher) is here, so I don't miss him," Todt said.

"But he is not the Michael of before.

"He is different and he is wonderful manner assisted by his wife and children, who protect him.

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Michael Schumacher's life changed forever when the F1 icon crashed while skiing back in December 2013

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"His life has changed and I am privileged to be able to share moments with him from time to time.

"There is nothing more to say.

"Unfortunately, fate struck ten years ago, and he is no longer the Michael we know from Formula 1."

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