Schumacher has not been seen in public since struggling a traumatic mind damage in a snowboarding accident in December 2013, however his former F1 boss has given a small replace on his situation.

Flavio Briatore, Michael Schumacher’s ex-boss, has not too long ago spoken in regards to the situation of the Ferrari icon, 12 years on from his devastating mind damage sustained throughout a snowboarding accident.

The well being standing of Schumacher has been carefully guarded by his household, along with his spouse Corinna permitting solely a handful of individuals to go to him at their residence close to Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

It’s believed that because the tragic incident in December 2013, the 56-year-old has been confined to his mattress, receiving 24-hour medical consideration.

Briatore, who led the Benetton staff when Schumacher clinched his preliminary two Method 1 championships, supplied some perception into the champion’s present life in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

He disclosed: “If I shut my eyes, I see him smiling after a victory. I favor to recollect him like that fairly than him simply mendacity on a mattress. Corinna and I speak usually, although'”.

This revelation follows claims made by Briatore’s former partner Elisabetta Gregoraci, stating: “Michael does not communicate, he communicates along with his eyes. Solely three individuals can go to him and I do know who they’re.”

Hypothesis and quite a few stories have circulated concerning Schumacher’s well being and general state, with latest developments suggesting enchancment after he autographed an F1 helmet, assisted by Corinna, stories the Mirror.

Johnny Herbert, Schumacher’s one-time teammate at Benetton, expressed optimism that this act is likely to be a small “signal” indicating Schumacher may very well be “on the mend”.

Herbert, reflecting on the information, instructed FastSlots: “It is fantastic information that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart’s helmet,’ Herbert mentioned, talking to FastSlots.

“It was an exquisite second. We have not seen one thing emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it is a signal.”

Schumacher is well known as one of many all-time F1 greats after clinching 4 world championship titles, a feat later matched by Lewis Hamilton.