In the years since Michael Schumacher suffered a near-fatal brain injury while skiing in the French Alps, the former Formula 1 champion's health has been a closely guarded secret. Precious few updates on Schumacher's condition have come out in recent years, and it's safe to say that most fans are aware that he still has a long way to go in terms of his recovery. One of the more recent updates came from former Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Jean Todt, who spoke to German publication Sport Bild in August (via News.com.au) and revealed that his onetime No. 1 driver was only able to survive his accident through the care of his wife, Corinna, and the doctors who have treated him through the years.
"I've spent a lot of time with Corinna since Michael had his serious skiing accident on December 29, 2013. She is a great woman and runs the family," Todt said. "She hadn't expected that. It happened suddenly and she had no choice. But she does it very well. I trust her, she trusts me." The ex-Ferrari executive went on to explain that Schumacher is still "fighting the consequences" of his unfortunate accident and that he remains hopeful that his longtime friend's condition will improve.
