Michael Schumacher’s ex-manager has ‘no hope’ of seeing F1 legend again

With the 10-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher’s tragic skiing accident approaching, his former manager shared some unfortunate news.

Willi Weber, who was Michael Schumacher’s manager throughout his illustrious Formula 1 career, recently shared his heartfelt emotions in an interview with Cologne Express. He expressed his deep sorrow, saying that he mourned “like a dog” after the accident and sadly, he no longer holds any hope of seeing Michael again.

Reflecting on his regrets, Weber admitted that he deeply regrets not visiting Schumacher immediately after the incident. He blamed himself for not being there for his dear friend during such a difficult time. Weber mourned intensely after the accident, and it affected him profoundly.

The emotional toll was immense, and eventually, Weber reached a point where he had to let go and free himself from the pain of the situation. Even years later, people would recognize him as Schumacher’s former manager and inquire about Michael’s well-being. This made Weber realize that no one ever asked how he was doing.

He made a firm decision to move on, understanding that it was time to put an end to the negativity and focus on his own well-being. It was a challenging process, but Weber knew it was necessary for his own mental health.

Schumacher’s tragic skiing accident in 2013 resulted in a severe head injury. Since then, he has been under the care of his devoted wife, Corinna, and a dedicated medical team at their Lake Geneva home. Weber, who also managed Michael’s brother Ralf during his Formula 1 career, had a close relationship with the family. However, he felt excluded from Schumacher’s inner circle after the accident, which deeply upset him.

In a 2022 interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Weber revealed his attempts to reach out to the family. Unfortunately, he either faced rejection or was given the runaround. This caused him immense pain, as he had hoped to offer his support during such a challenging time. Despite his efforts, he was left feeling ignored and frustrated.

The situation has left Weber with lingering anger, as he did not expect to be treated in such a manner. He tried countless times to contact Corinna, but received no response. Even when he reached out to Jean Todt, he was advised to wait, as it was deemed too early. The following day, his calls went unanswered, leaving him feeling hurt and disappointed.

It is clear that Weber’s emotions run deep, and he continues to grapple with the pain caused by the accident and the subsequent distance from the Schumacher family.

“They excluded me, saying, ‘It’s too early,’ but now it’s too late. It’s been nine years. Maybe they should just be honest about it.

“At first, I understood the situation because I always did everything I could to protect Michael’s private life. But since then, it feels like all we’ve heard are lies from them.

“After the accident, I told myself to focus on supporting the family since I couldn’t change things. He was like a son to me. Even today, it pains me to talk about it.”

There have been very few updates about Schumacher’s condition since the accident, as the family prefers to keep things private.

Earlier this year, in an interview with German magazine Bunte, Ralf revealed that he hasn’t had much contact with Michael’s family. He mentioned that Corinna has gone to great lengths to protect her husband’s privacy, with only immediate family and closest friends being aware of any details.

“When I see his children Gina-Maria and Mick, my heart smiles,” Ralf said. “If someone in the family is looking for my advice, I’m there. They go their own way.”