The condition of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has been kept under wraps since his life-altering skiing accident over ten years ago.
The seven-time world champion suffered catastrophic head injuries after colliding with a rock during a family vacation in France. True to his mantra throughout his racing career, Schumacher’s privacy has been staunchly defended by his wife Corinna and their close-knit circle. Michael Schumacher made a rare public appearance as he attended his daughter Gina’s wedding, giving his millions of fans a rare hope regarding the Formula One icon’s condition.
The public was reportedly asked to leave their cell phones at the entrance, and only a few details about his condition had been made public prior to this week’s revelation that Schumacher attended his daughter Gina’s wedding in Majorca. It appears that another Schumacher wedding may be imminent as his son Mick appears to have proposed to his long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic, who posted a picture of what appears to be a diamond ring on her engagement finger on social media.
This means that Michael might be poised for another public appearance. Here is a rundown of everything we know about Schumacher’s condition in light of this week’s news…
It’s possible that Schumacher was “conscious and talking.”
According to veteran F1 trackside doctor Gary Hartstein, Schumacher may have been aware and communicating immediately following his skiing accident, despite the repercussions.
At the time, he stated to Sky News, “It’s very well documented that brain hemorrhages, specifically extradural hemomatomas, can leave a lucid phase following damage. Then, when the haematoma develops, the symptoms become abrupt and severe due to the pressure increase. Pressure must be relieved rapidly.”
