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Published 07:51 IST, October 4th 2024

Here Is How F1 Legend Michael Schumacher Communicates After Horror Accident 11 Years Ago

Michael Schumacher met with a horrible accident 11 years ago which changed his life in a considerable manner and left him without the ability to talk.

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The entire Formula One community was shocked when 11 years ago they got the news that F1 legend Michael Schumacher had gotten into a horrible accident while skiing in the French Alps. The seven time World Champion while skiing with his son had hit his head on a rock which put him in a coma. Ever since the accident, it has been 11 years since the former Ferrari driver has been seen as he lives a very private life with his family in their home in Switzerland. 

Recently a lot of European Media reported that Schumacher had made his first public appearance in 11 years when he attended his daughter Gina's wedding in Spain. The event was a highly private affair and guests were asked to leave their phones outside. 

How Michael Schumacher Communicates After Horrible Accident?

Recently Elisabetta Gregoraci, wife of current Alpine F1 team supervisor Flavio Briatore, went on the Italian tv show, ‘Grande Fratello’ where she revealed that the former F1 driver is not able to speak and uses other methods to communicate. 

"Michael doesn't speak, he communicates with his eyes. Only three people can visit him and I know who they are. They moved to Spain and his wife has set up a hospital in that house," said Elisabetta Gregoraci during the show.  

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Various reports also indicate that Schumacher's wife bought the Spanish villa from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. 

What We Know Of Schumacher's Condition So Far? 

The health and all the updates surrounding Michael Schumacher have been kept extremely private by the family and thus there is little to know apart from the words and statement of people close to the Schumacher family.  

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Former F1 driver Sebastian Vettel who is close to the Schumacher family a few months ago stated that the F1 legend ‘is not doing well.’ 

Apart from this, Schumacher's health reports have been kept highly confidential and were not made public thus little is known about Michael Schumacher and how he is today.

07:51 IST, October 4th 2024