Former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has opened up about Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher’s condition — and said he “hopes the world will be able to see him again”.
Jean Todt spoke of his “love” for the German sports star as he continues to recover from a horrific skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013, which left him with severe brain injuries. Michael Schumacher’s condition has been shrouded in secrecy since the horror accident, with his wife Corinna preferring to treat her husband privately at their home in Geneva, Switzerland.
Jean Todt was the seven-time champ’s team principal at Ferrari, and now works as President of Formula One’s governing body, the FIA. They made for a formidable pair, with Schumacher winning five consecutive World Drivers’ Championships, from 2000 to 2004, under his leadership.
The Frenchman, 74, told The Daily Mail on Sunday that he had recently visited Michael at his home in Switzerland and considers him to be a second son: “I saw Michael last week. He is fighting. I hope the world will be able to see him again. That is what he and his family are working towards.”
When asked about who the best Formula 1 drivers in history is, the former Ferrari boss answered: “I love Michael. But it is impossible to say who is the best ever. There is Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Ayrton Senna and Michael. You can only think in terms of who is the best in a certain generation.”
The Frenchman also said that he didn’t mind whether Lewis Hamilton beat Michael Schumacher’s record of the most successful driver in history, and urged people to see the bigger picture. He added: “After an accident like the one Michael has had, does it matter whether Lewis has won more?”
It comes after F1 legend Felipe Massa said last month that he remains “very close” to Schumacher and said “his situation is not easy.”
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