Christian Danner, a former Formula 1 driver and family friend of Michael Schumacher, has spoken about the seven-time world champion's condition 13 years after his near-fatal skiing accident. In an interview with OLBG, Danner provided a rare glimpse into the situation of the Ferrari legend, who has been largely out of the public eye since the 2013 incident.
Danner's Comments on Schumacher's Condition
Danner explained: “However Michael looks, or under whatever conditions he's alive – I don't know – I want to see him again. The fact that he's not appearing anywhere indicates that he's probably not very well. But Formula 1's prepared for that. Formula 1's prepared for everything. He's one of the heroes in the history of Formula 1, so if he would be happy and fit enough to come back, no matter the circumstances, in whatever condition, I think Formula 1 can cope with it easily.”
He added: “There are heroes in any kind of sport that have had a problem and have kind of fallen. But once they're alive, I think it does everyone a lot of good (to see them again). For me personally, it would be absolutely smashing to see him. I think that feeling is around for virtually everybody in Formula 1.”
Secrecy Surrounding Schumacher
Danner, a regular pundit for Formula One broadcasts, revealed that he is often in contact with Schumacher's wife Corinna. However, the family has not disclosed where the former driver is currently living. He remarked: “There are all these rumours he's in Majorca, and they've put him in an estate there, and so forth. When I'm speaking to Corinna, she's not mentioning it. When I'm speaking to other people who could know, they don't tell me.”
Corinna Schumacher's 2021 Statement
Speaking back in 2021, Corinna said of her husband: “We're together. We live together at home. We do therapy. We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he's comfortable. And to simply make him feel our family, our bond. ‘Private is private’, as he always said. It's very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible. Michael always protected us and now we are protecting Michael.”
