Riccardo Patrese, a former colleague of Michael Schumacher, has shared an update on the health of the seven-time Formula 1 world champion. The legendary driver has been away from the public eye since a devastating skiing accident in 2013 left him critically injured.
Speaking to Hochge Pokert, Patrese said: 'I hope that it can be better every day for Michael because he's a good friend of mine. And I'm so sad that he's in this situation.' He added that he had heard from a friend that Schumacher was improving and could sit, watch, and make eye contact with familiar people.
Patrese suggested that Schumacher might not be aware of his F1 achievements. 'I am sure he does not know he is a seven-time world champion,' he said, noting that Schumacher is 'in his own world' but recognises loved ones.
Schumacher, who raced for Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari, and Mercedes, has been cared for by his wife Corinna and a medical team since hitting his head on a rock in the French Alps. His condition has remained private, with only a few motorsport figures, like Ross Brawn, believed to have visited.
