Details have emerged about how racing legend Michael Schumacher communicates following his near-fatal skiing accident. When discussing legends in Formula One, Schumacher is a must-mention, having won seven Drivers’ Championships—tied for the most with Lewis Hamilton. Best known for his time with Ferrari, he also holds the record for the most consecutive title wins, securing five championships from 2000 to 2004, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the sport.
After retiring in 2006, Schumacher made a comeback in 2010 before retiring again in 2012. Tragically, he suffered a severe injury just a year after ending his career. In 2013, while on a skiing holiday in the French Alps with his then-14-year-old son, Mick, Schumacher skied off-piste and fell, hitting his head on a boulder hidden by snow. The impact could have been fatal had he not been wearing a helmet.
At 44 years old, he sustained critical head injuries and was airlifted to a hospital, where he was placed in a medically induced coma due to the traumatic brain injury. He spent nine months in the hospital before returning home. Since the accident, the former F1 champion has remained out of the public eye. A statement released the following year indicated that he was no longer in a coma and was “continuing a long phase of rehabilitation,” but little is known about his condition 11 years later.
Schumacher’s family has kept details of his health private, leading to very few updates. His agent, Sabine Kehm, stated that the family felt “forced” to deny reports claiming Schumacher could move again, calling such speculation “irresponsible” due to the severity of his injuries. She emphasized that “his privacy is very important,” adding, “Unfortunately, they also give false hopes to many involved people.”
Elisabetta Gregoraci, former wife of Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore, revealed that the ex-racer communicates without speaking: “Michael doesn’t speak; he communicates with his eyes.”
