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Published 14:43 IST, October 5th 2024

"Sometimes life isn't fair"-Michael Schumacher's Brother Opens Up On F1 Driver's Condition

Michael Schumacher's brother Ralf recently spoke about how life is unfair and he misses the Michael of old days.

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Michael Schumacher announces his retirement from Formula One during a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Oct. 4, 2012. | Image: AP
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Michael Schumacher is a name that is very well known not just in Formula One but around the world. The 7-time World Champion and former Ferrari driver dominated the sport back in his racing days. Tragedy struck him back in 2013 when he had a horrible skiing accident which put the driver in a coma. Ever since then Schumacher has lived privately with his family and not been seen for the past 11 years. Recently there were reports that Schumacher attended his daughter Gina's wedding and it was his first public appearance in 11 years.

Schumacher's brother Ralf recently opened up on the condition of Michael and how the family is doing. 

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Ralf Schumacher Gives Insight Into Michael's Condition 

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Ralf Schumacher admitted to German magazine Bunte, that he misses his brother of olden days and how life is unfair. Ralf further shared the how his relationship with his brother was back when the two used to dominate the Formula One races. The siblings became the first pair of siblings to win a podium in the same race in F1. 

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"Unfortunately, sometimes life isn't fair. We have to accept it. When I see his children Gina-Maria and Mick, my heart smiles. If someone in the family is looking for my advice, I'm there. They go their own way.

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"I miss the Michael of the old days. Life is unfair from time to time. Michael was very lucky throughout his life. But then there was this tragic accident. Michael wasn't only my brother. When we were kids, he was also my coach and mentor. He taught me literally everything about kart racing," said Ralf Schumacher about his brother Michael. 

The sibling duo also hold the title of winning separate Formula One races in the same season. 

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14:43 IST, October 5th 2024