Jean Todt has given an update on Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher's health following a skiing accident in 2013 that left him in a coma.
Todt was the executive director of Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari's Formula One constructor, and has provided racing fans with a rare update on Schumacher's health.
The 76-year-old is part of Schumacher's inner circle and has been close with the family ever since his racing days.
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Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Todt explained that it is a privilege for him to be part of Michael's life.
"Their lives changed on December 29, 2013. They have to live everything differently."
"The important thing is that there is the closeness of friends. And Keep Fighting, their foundation."
"They are things that are part of life and that they are more important than results and our beloved races. Life, for everyone, is not just racing."
Schumacher was placed in a medically-induced coma nine years ago after sustaining a catastrophic head injury whilst skiing. He was brought out of the coma gradually, and in 2014 he regained consciousness.
Since the accident he has been cared for by wife Corinna and a team of nurses at their home. The family have always chosen to keep information about Schumacher's health restricted to close family and friends only.
Speaking to Radio Monte-Carlo in 2019, Todt explained he had actually watched an F1 race with Schumacher at his home.
"I saw the race together with Michael Schumacher at his home in Switzerland."
“Michael is in the best hands and is well looked after in his house."
“He does not give up and keeps fighting.”
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