Jean Todt, former Ferrari team principal and close friend of Michael Schumacher, has spoken about the seven-time Formula 1 world champion's condition ahead of the 10th anniversary of his skiing accident. In an interview with L'Equipe, Todt said Schumacher is 'simply not the Michael he used to be' and that his life is now 'different'.
Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries in December 2013 while skiing in the French Alps. He spent six months in a medically-induced coma and has not been seen in public since returning to his home on Lake Geneva in September 2014. His family have kept his condition private, with his wife Corinna stating in a 2021 documentary that he is 'different, but here'.
Todt, who worked with Schumacher during his five consecutive world titles at Ferrari, continues to visit him. 'Michael is here, so I don't miss him,' Todt said. 'He is different and is wonderfully guided by his wife and children who protect him. His life is different now and I have the privilege of sharing moments with him.'
Corinna Schumacher has previously spoken about the family's efforts to provide the best quality of life for Michael. 'We do therapy. We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he's comfortable,' she said in the Netflix documentary 'Schumacher'. The family's lawyer, Felix Damm, explained in October that details have been kept private to avoid constant media scrutiny.
