Michael Schumacher may never fully recover from his tragic skiing accident in


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  • December 29 will mark 10 years since Michael Schumacher’s tragic skiing injury 
  • The Formula One legend has not been seen publicly since the accident in France 
  • Now, Ralf Schumacher has hinted that his brother may never fully recover



Ralf Schumacher has hinted that his brother Michael may never fully recover from the mysterious skiing accident the F1 legend suffered 10 years ago after admitting that ‘nothing is like it used to be’ despite high-tech medical treatment.

The seven-time Formula One champion suffered massive head injuries while skiing in the French resort of Meribel on December 29, 2013.

Schumacher, who wore a helmet, was put into an artificial coma and underwent several surgeries.

His family has rigorously suppressed information regarding his condition ever since.

But now his brother Ralf has admitted that ‘things aren’t as they used to be.’

Ralf Schumacher (right) has hinted that his brother Michael (left) may never fully recover from the tragic head injuries he suffered in 2013 while skiing in the French resort of Meribel
Michael Schumacher has not been seen publicly since the serious accident 10 years ago

The former F1 driver admitted: ‘I miss the Michael of the old days. Life is unfair from time to time.

Ex-Formula One star Ralf Schumacher admits his brother Michael was like a ‘coach and mentor’ when the pair were growing up

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

The 48-year-old entrepreneur and pundit added: ‘Fortunately, advanced medical science provides many opportunities. However, nothing is like it used to be.’

Ralf, who won six F1 Grand Prix, emphasised that Michael had been more than just his older brother.

He told local media: ‘Michael wasn’t only my brother. When we were kids, he was also my coach and mentor. He taught me literally everything about kart racing.’

Ralf said: ‘There may be an age gap of seven years, but he was always by my side. We raced together, we practised overtaking manoeuvres and everything that matters in motorsports.’

The former Jordan and Williams driver underlined: ‘He passed on all the different things he had already internalised. I had the honour to learn from the best.’

Reflecting on how the Schumachers have dealt with Michael’s devastating skiing crash, Ralf said: ‘It has been a significant experience for me but, of course, even more so for his children.’

Schumacher and his wife Corinna pictured on a skiing holiday in northern Italy back in 2005

Ralf concluded: ‘Life is unfair at times. That day held a lot of bad luck. This fate has changed our family.’

Ralf was married to former model and television presenter Cora Schumacher for 14…



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