On December 29, 2013, the sporting community received distressing news as Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, suffered a skiing accident in the French Alps at Meribel. Today commemorates the 10th anniversary of this incident. Following the mishap, Schumacher underwent multiple surgeries and remained in a medically induced coma until June 2014. Subsequently, he left Grenoble Hospital for continued treatment at Lausanne University Hospital and later moved for rehabilitation in September 2014.
Maintaining a veil of privacy, Schumacher’s family oversees his care, with close observation from medical staff and his wife Corinna at their Lake Geneva residence.
On the 10th anniversary, German publication BILD has released a report with purported fresh insights into Michael Schumacher’s daily routine. Multiple outlets, including Daily Mail and PlanetF1, have echoed the updates.
As per the report, Schumacher is driven in a Mercedes AMG car to stimulate his brain with familiar sounds, a practice attributed to his more than two-decade career in Formula One. The report reveals that he receives 24-hour care, with a private infirmary established in his former office, where 15 doctors and their assistants ensure his well-being.
Schumacher, renowned for clinching seven F1 world titles, including five consecutively with Ferrari, made a brief return to F1 with the Mercedes team from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, Lewis Hamilton took over his position. In 2021, Hamilton equaled Schumacher’s record of seven world titles.
In 2018, Schumacher’s family shared previously unseen footage, filmed just two months before the skiing accident, where the racing legend discussed the secrets behind his success. He emphasized the importance of skepticism, continuous improvement, and the drive to overcome self-doubt.
As Michael Schumacher’s admirers reflect on the 10th anniversary of his tragic accident, the new report sheds light on the ongoing challenges he faces, while the racing community cherishes his enduring legacy.