On December 29th we celebrated a decade since Michael Schumacher’s devastating skiing accident.
The seven-time Formula 1 champion continues to suffer serious consequences from the incident, which leaves him unable to communicate or move independently.
The accident occurred ten years ago, on December 29, 2013, when Schumacher suffered a catastrophic fall while skiing with his family in Méribel, Savoie, shortly after retiring from Formula One. His helmet was badly damaged when his head hit a rock.
Rescue workers found Schumacher conscious but disoriented. He was taken to the hospital, where he fell into a coma and remained there for several months.
That same evening, Grenoble University Hospital reported that Schumacher had suffered severe head trauma, requiring immediate neurosurgery.
He also suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, which put his life at significant risk. When he finally emerged from his coma six months later, his condition had changed dramatically.
Details about Schumacher’s current health are scarce due to the family’s strict privacy policy. They are shielding him from the media and have shared minimal information about his well-being.
Today Schumacher can neither walk nor stand and cannot communicate with those around him. He is constantly cared for by a dedicated team of around fifteen medical professionals.
A full decade has passed since Schumacher’s accident in Méribel and since September 2014 he has been living in a special medical suite at his family home in Gland, Switzerland. Veteran F1 commentator Gaëtan Vigneron, who has followed the sport for 30 years, remarked: “He is trapped in his own body”.
Michael’s younger brother Ralf recently shared some sentiments with local media, which were also reported by the Daily Mail. He reflected: “I miss old Michael. Life can be incredibly unfair. Michael was lucky most of his life, and then this tragic accident happened.
This day was marked by misfortune. This devastating fate changed our family forever. “Thankfully, medical advances offer hope, but nothing can restore what we once had.”
