F1 legend Michael Schumacher was involved in a terrible accident on December 29th, and it has been 10 years since. After a nasty crash at the French resort of Meribel, the seven-time world champion suffered serious injuries to his skull.
In the early afternoon of December 29, 2013, news of Schumacher's tragedy spread globally. A medical helicopter transported the German to hospitals in Grenoble and Moutiers after his health remained uncertain. At first, there were conflicting accounts about whether or not Schumacher was aware; but, by day's end, it had become apparent that he was in a critical condition and in a coma.
Experts' examination confirmed that Schumacher's gear was operational and that he was not falling from a great height; he endured two emergency surgeries in the days that followed. There was a theory that put the blame for Schumacher's brain injury on the helmet camera. Schumacher was moved from Grenoble to a Lausanne hospital in June after battling a lung infection in February. He remained there until September when he returned home to continue his recuperation. His manager, Zabine Kem, declared that no other details regarding his condition would be shared.
Reports regarding Schumacher's health were limited to speculation and brief remarks made by family members for over nine years. It has come to light that he is conscious but unable to speak to his loved ones. Even though he is bedridden and requires round-the-clock care, rumor has it that he can still read his loved ones' lips and respond visually to their words.
Among the few individuals who still own it is Jean Todt, a pivotal player in Michael Schumacher's career. Recently, the former Ferrari director stated, "Schumacher is not the same as before, but he is still here," continuing an announcement he made in 2015 about Schumacher's ongoing fight for his life. "His family takes excellent care of him and watches out for him, even though he has changed. He now has the opportunity to share moments with me from time to time, and his life has transformed. Further commentary is unnecessary. Michael is not the same Michael we knew from Formula 1 anymore; unfortunately, it happened ten years ago".
Legendary journalist Roger Benoit said "the Schumacher case is hopeless" earlier this year. A group of competent physiotherapists are working with him to lessen the impact of his chronic illness. Problems like osteoporosis, muscular atrophy, and organ damage can arise. In 2019, Italian neurosurgeon Benoit Achari made an educated assessment based on a lack of access to Schumacher, although he did say that, for some patients with less financial means, these things frequently lead to an early death since the body is irrevocably injured.
The initial "interview" with Schumacher following the crash was released in early 2023. Despite its publication in the German magazine Die Actual, the piece was actually created by AI. Following the controversy, editor-in-chief Ann Hoffman was let go from her position, and the journal was threatened with a lawsuit by the Schumacher family.
Numerous Formula 1 events have paid tribute to Schumacher's career, and his personal items and race vehicles have fetched hefty prices at auction. He won the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix with a Ferrari that sold for $7.5 million at an auction in New York in 2017, and five years later, a collector put the value of his 2003 champion Ferrari at $13.2 million.
At 54 years old, Schumacher has won the Formula One world championship seven times; in 2020, Lewis Hamilton tied him for the record. With 91 victories, the German is second only to Hamilton with 103. /BGNES
