Michael Schumacher rare health update from former F1 boss Jean Todt
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has assured Michael Schumacher’s devoted fanbase that he is “in good hands”.
Former F1 boss Jean Todt has assured Michael Schumacher‘s fans that he is “in good hands”, revealing he visits the stricken star three times a week.
The ex-Ferrari chief – who is one of the only people still allowed to see the F1 legend – previously opened up about their close friendship.
The seven-time world champion continues to recover from a horrific skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013, which left him with severe brain injuries.
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His condition has remained a closely guarded secret, with his wife Corinna preferring to treat her husband privately at their home in Geneva, Switzerland.
And now former Ferrari F1 boss Todt has thanked Michael‘s fans for their devotion and assured them their beloved icon is in “the best hands” and is surrounded by people who love him, The Sun reports.
He told Bild: “I’m happy that the fans, not only in Germany, think of him so much.
“People ask so much about Michael. The fans should know that he is in the best of hands.
“In the best situation he can be and surrounded by people who love him.”
The ex-F1 boss also confirmed he is a frequent visitor to the Schumacher home.
“As long as I am in this world, I will always visit him,” he added.
“Sometimes we see each other three times a week, sometimes not for a whole month.
“They are my friends and we are in constant contact. Whatever I can do for the Schumacher family, I‘ll do it.”
It comes after Schumacher‘s wife Corinna, 53, broke down in tears when the F1 legend was honoured with an award at an emotional ceremony in July.
The Ferrari icon was awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Corinna, and daughter Gina-Maria, 25, were present to accept the honour on his behalf – and were joined on stage by Todt.
Todt previously shared details about the star's condition and said he “hopes the world” will be able to see his dear friend again, adding Schumacher has ”never changed”.
He continued: “I don‘t leave him alone. Him, Corinna, the family, we‘ve had so many experiences together.
“The beauty of what we have experienced is part of us and it goes on.
“Sometimes success and money changes you. But Michael has never changed. He‘s so strong.”
He also revealed Schumacher still loves to watch Formula 1 races.
He said he regularly visits the 53-year-old, who has not been seen in public since his accident, to watch races together.
He told German TV channel RTL: “I don‘t miss Michael, I see him. Yes, it’s true, I watch races with Michael.
“But sure, I guess what I miss is what we used to do together.”
This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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