Michael Schumacher’s son opens up about his father’s injuries
In what is considered a rare admission, Michael Schumacher’s son has reportedly said that he “finds it hard” to cope due to his father’s injuries, according to a friend.
Five years ago, racing legend Michael Schumacher was critically injured in the French Alps while skiing during a family holiday.
His son Mick, 19, stays silent much like the rest of his family when discussing the current situation of Michael.
According to Nicklas Nielson, who is allegedly a close friend of Mick’s, Michael’s condition “remains a mystery”.
Speaking to Danish newspaper BT, Mr Nielson said: “Mick does not say he is sad about his father. He just said sometimes that it is sometimes hard.
“I know him very well, also privately. He is a very quiet and calm guy. Very nice and welcoming and he talks to everyone.
“It was completely closed and not talked about. I still do a little karting with Ralf Schumacher and his team and nobody talks about it.”
After colliding with a rock and injuring his head while skiing, it's believed Michael has been left unable to move, even after two major operations that saved his life.
It is reported that he is receiving round-the-clock care at his Switzerland retreat.
Mr Nielson speculated that while Michael may be on the road to recovery, he will officially leave the retreat once he is “completely rehabilitated”, but he went on to say that it is hard to predict exactly what is happening.
Michael is considered a racing legend as the German competed in Formula One for Jordan Grand Prix, Benetton, Mercedes and Ferrari, who he had the longest relationship with.
He is the only driver to date to win seven Formula One World Championships – five of them he won consecutively.
The official Formula One website says that Michael is “statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen”.