News of Michael Schumacher’s state of health comes by dropper, and when it does, it is usually through Jean Todt . The FIA president is a close friend of the German and his family, and one of the few people who has access to the seven-time Formula 1 champion.
That is why he was asked by Michael Schumacher in the last interview he gave. “ I can understand why his family and friends are protecting him because we must leave him alone . Michael is struggling and we can only hope he gets better, ”Jean Todt noted in the Daily Mail .
Speaking about Michael Schumacher , the FIA president alluded to his children Mick and Gina-Maria: “ I am happy that your son Mick is in Formula 1 . And the truth is that he is doing well. I could have a more competitive car , but I am pleased that I have this passion. And I am also happy that Gina-Maria has found her passion in horses ”.
Todt, Hamilton and racism
Jean Todt also reiterated that he usually visits both Michael Schumacher and Corinna, his wife. The Frenchman also referred to the role of activist and the fight against racism that Lewis Hamilton is waging. “What I like about Lewis is that he is committed to offering his personality to society and sharing the beliefs he holds. I respect that and we will do our best to support you. Yes, I respect his belief, but he has to respect any other belief . Racism is a very dear subject to me. I have listened to him and told him that I don’t talk about it much, but my father (a Polish Jewish immigrant) lost his mother and brother in the fields. But am I comfortable getting down on one knee? No ”, it affirmed.
“I don’t believe in God, but I do believe in integrity and values. It is important to respect people who are not like you . My wife is Chinese and she has experienced racism herself. We need to care for everyone and remember that everyone involved in Formula 1 is blessed, ”added Jean Todt.
Recently a documentary was released on Netflix about Michael Schumacher in which his wife, Corinna , assured: “No matter what happens, I will do everything I can. We are all going to do it. We do everything we can to improve Michael and make sure he feels comfortable and just to make him feel like he is with his family and to continue our bond. “
Regarding the secrecy that exists about his state of health, he added: “ Michael always protected us. Now we are protecting Michael . Of course I miss him every day , but it’s not just me who misses him: the children, the family, his father, everyone who is close to him. Michael is here in a different way, but he is here and I think that gives us strength ”.
Also, Jean Todt , last August, spoke of Michael Schumacher’s wife like this: “Thanks to the work of the doctors and the help of Corinna, who wanted Michael to survive, and she has, but with consequences . Right now he is fighting against those consequences and I hope that things will gradually improve ”.
“I have spent a lot of time with Corinna since Michael had that serious accident. She is a great woman and has taken command of the family . I did not expect that to happen, but it ended up happening and I had no other option, “he concluded.
