Jean Todt reveals frequent visits to Schumacher and strengthens bond with the family: “he is part of my life” (Instagram @michaelschumacher)
Jean Todt, former FIA president and close friend of Michael Schumacher, revealed that he frequently visits the former driver and maintains a close relationship with his family.
Since the serious skiing accident in 2013, little information has been released about Schumacher’s health, as his family has chosen to keep his condition private, allowing access only to a select group of people. Todt, who worked with Schumacher during his five consecutive titles at Ferrari, is one of the few who have this privilege.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper “La Repubblica“, Todt emphasized that his bond with Schumacher goes beyond their past in Formula 1 and stated that he respects the family’s decision not to share details about his health. However, in a previous conversation with L’Equipe, he admitted that although Schumacher is still part of his life, he “is no longer the same” and that his wife and children play a crucial role in his care.
Todt highlighted that his life now takes a different direction, but he feels privileged to be able to share moments with the former driver.
“He is part of my life […] I have the privilege of sharing moments with him. That’s all there is to say. Unfortunately, fate struck him ten years ago. He is no longer the Michael we knew in Formula 1”
Additionally, recent rumors indicated that Schumacher attended his daughter Gina-Maria’s wedding in September 2024 at the family’s estate in Mallorca, Spain. However, Johnny Herbert, Schumacher’s former teammate, denied the information, calling it fake news.
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