Michael Schumacher

Thursday 29 December marks the ninth anniversary of the serious skiing accident suffered by the former F1 World Champion.

"'Private is private', as he always said. Naturally, there were fears for his life at the time, but he successfully fought the battle to survive, despite being in a coma for a long time. He was 44 years old at the time. It is very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible." But it's not just me who misses him," his wife Corinna said to the camera. His wife Corinna and his children Mick and Gina talk about Michael from time to time, but they do so in dribs and drabs and do not say much about the former world champion's health.

MICHAEL Schumacher's wife and children gathered for a family Christmas - but left fans yearning for an update nine years on from his horror accident.T.

"Sometimes success and money changes you. He's so strong." Yes, it's true, I watch races with Michael. The F1 legend was a seven-time-world champion - winning five times for Ferrari and twice for Benetton - and is regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time. The plot was reported at the time to have been to "raise and ride horses on". "It’s been nine years. "The beauty of what we have experienced is part of us and it goes on. Some have claimed he was in a vegetative state while others claimed he was awake and able to talk. She wants to make sure Michael has the "best medical care" and is with the family "as much as possible". Horses are a key part of the Schumacher family, with Michael himself also enjoying riding and taking part in rodeos. The family already have horses in Texas and at their home in Switzerland. The Schumacher family are said to have previously enjoyed life on the island - and it is a favourite destination among Schuey's F1 pals.

The retired F1 legend and his then 14-year-old son Mick were descending the 'Combe de Saulire' in Meribel when the former Ferrari driver fell and hit his head ...

"Simply because we speak a similar language, the language of motorsport. Ever since the accident, the Schumacher family has asked for privacy, fiercely guarding all news about his condition. Even though he had been wearing a helmet at the time, Schumacher was seriously injured and airlifted to Grenoble Hospital.

It is nine years to the day since Michael Schumacher's ski accident changed his and his family's life forever - F1 and Motorsport fans have not forgotten ...

But it's not just me who misses him," his wife Corinna said to the camera in the documentary. While Schumacher managed to survive the accident and the resulting coma, there have been very little updates as to his condition, as his wife Corina has insisted his physical state should be a private matter. It is very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible. While the German was wearing a helmet, he still needed to undergo surgery and be placed into a medically induced coma to ease the swelling. "We keep waiting for your next victory, the most important one. The seven-time world champion has been in a vegetative state ever since he suffered traumatic brain injuries while skiing.

Verstappen has made it clear on several occasions that he plans to retire from F1 at an earlier age than most, sparking one suggestion that the standard set ...

Max with [Red Bull team-mate] Sergio Perez only briefly at the beginning of the season." "Lewis has to do more to be at the limit, fight more for it. However, as I said: Lewis had to fight hard with [ I'll be gone!' The constant travel could be a reason. But that was enough for him. Then there is the extreme training. [Mercedes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mercedes-f1) team-mate] [George Russell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-russell) within the team. But only once. There is not much family life. "One thing is certain: Max is close to his zenith and can hold it for a long time due to his age," said the six-time race winner, during his own F1 days. I trust him to say at some point: 'Bye, that's it. [Formula 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/) legend [Michael Schumacher](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/michael-schumacher) could be the reason why [Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen) may retire young, the German's brother has suggested.

Dec. 29, 2013-Dec. 29, 2022: Nine long years have passed since Michael Schumacher's dramatic accident, a ruinous fall on skis on the snowy slopes of Meribel ...