his health revealed? A documentary on Netflix on September 15

Racing driver, sports icon, legend. The first film supported by his family gives unique insights into the life of the seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher: SCHUMACHER. From September 15th. Only on Netflix. #SchumacherNetflix # Formula1 MotorsportImages pic.twitter.com/fsmesZzHIZ

– Michael Schumacher (@schumacher) July 30, 2021

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Simply titled “Schumacher”, this documentary is a “gift from his family to their beloved husband and father”. The documentary was a big challenge and required a lot of time and sensitivity, given the pressure on production from outside. “explained the producer, Benjamin Seikel.” But thanks to a great team and a great collaboration with the family, we did not let ourselves be shaken. We are grateful and excited for its global release on Netflix. The film has always been designed to be an international documentary and we are confident that it will be adopted as such. “

This film should not focus exclusively on his life after 2013 or his simple career as a pilot, but on the many facets of the latter. “The ruthless and daring Formula 1 driver, the ambitious athlete, the accomplished mechanic with unique technical flair, the reliable team player and loving family man,” said the spokesperson for the Schumacher family, Sabine Kehm a few months ago.

Since his accident in December 2013, Michael Schumacher has returned to his Swiss home where he has an adapted facility and caregivers at his service. At the start of the 2019 school year, Michael Schumacher however spent a few days in Paris, arriving on Monday, September 9 in the capital, according to the indiscretions of the newspaper Le Parisien. The German pilot would have arrived from Switzerland by helicopter to be admitted in the greatest secrecy (at least, that is what was planned) at the European hospital Georges-Pompidou. The former driver Benetton, Ferrari or Mercedes, arrived on a stretcher covered with a navy blue cover hiding his body and his face, would have been admitted in the service of Professor Philippe Ménasché, pioneer of cell therapy. It was in this cardiovascular surgery department that Michael Schumacher was to undergo treatment. According to Le Parisien, Michael Schumacher could receive an administration of stem cells, Professor Ménasché having increased research in this area in recent years. For what purpose would Michael Schumacher follow such an experimental treatment visibly targeting his cardiovascular system? This is the question that still agitates the scientific community.

The hospitalization of Michael Schumacher in Paris on September 9, 2019, revealed by Le Parisien, raised new questions about the state of health of the German pilot. The unit where the seven-time F1 world champion has been admitted is indeed renowned for its innovative treatments for cardiac pathologies. The head of the service at the Georges-Pompidou European Hospital is a pioneer in the field of cell therapy. Does Michael Schumacher suffer from heart problems following his accident, is it due to his period of coma or to heavy drug treatment? Mystery. Michael Schumacher’s family has not communicated on the pilot’s state of health for several years. In 2016, the lawyer for the family of “Schumi” responded to rumors in the German press, specifying that the former hero of Scuderia Ferrari could not walk or stand alone.

While he had been close to death during his career as a Formula 1 driver, first at Imola in 1994 where he saw the fatal crashes of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna then during a spectacular accident at Silverstone in 1999 which caused him cause a broken leg, it was after his career on the circuits that Michael Schumacher suffered his most serious accident. While spending the end of the year holidays with his family in his chalet in Méribel in France, the German pilot fell during an alpine skiing session with his son Mick. The investigation will show that “Schumi” had left the marked area of ​​the ski area and lost his balance before seeing his head hit the edge of a rock. Stunned but aware of the arrival of help, Michael Schumacher will be transported by helicopter to the hospital in Grenoble where he undergoes a first surgery due to a “head trauma with coma which required immediate neurosurgical intervention” before specifying that the pilot’s vital prognosis is engaged. He finally came out of a coma in June 2014 before being transported to Switzerland, first to the Lausanne hospital and then to his home.

Countless rumors have circulated about Michael Schumacher since the news of his accident. The meager information leaked about his state of health fueled questions. Rubens Barrichello, his former Ferrari teammate, even revealed that he had been prevented from going to check on him. “I tried to find a way to go visit him. I was told that it would not do him or me good. So I have no news, but we must respect the wishes of family, “he told TV Globo in April 2018. In early August 2018, Jean Todt, the former boss and close friend of Michael Schumacher, let it be known that he was” surrounded by his family and loved ones “. And added: “His health is a private matter and I think it’s time for us to let Michael live his life in peace.”

What are the details of the racer’s condition? Why did his ski fall cause him so much damage? And besides, what exactly does he suffer from? What is he capable of doing on a daily basis? The craziest rumors circulated about Michael Schumacher, from his hospitalization, through his coma, his transfer to Switzerland, until the (false) announcement of his imminent death in May 2016. It must be said that many fans are on the lookout for any positive sign and that communication from the Schumacher clan, orchestrated by “Schumi” ‘s wife, Corinna Betsch, and her loyal advisor, Sabine Kehm, is double-locked, state news champion’s health being drip-distilled. Even some close friends of the German who regularly visit their protégé in his home in Gland, Switzerland, show unfailing discretion.

Before his terrible accident, the Formula 1 driver was one of the greatest sportsmen of all time and caused admiration. He started his career in 1991 with the Benetton team and scored his first victory in 1992 at the Belgian GP. Two years later, the young prodigy became world champion for the first time in his career by signing eight victories. The following year, the German confirmed his domination and signed a second consecutive title with nine successes.

In 1996, the Italian team is under reconstruction and strikes hard by signing the double reigning world champion. If he finished in 3rd place in the championship, he still signed three successes, a first for Ferrari since 1990. In 1997, the German was once again controversial. While coming to play the title with Jacques Villeneuve during the final race, the German hangs on the Canadian and is downgraded for unsportsmanlike conduct. In 1998 and 1999, the German fought again for the title but was beaten by the Finnish Mika Hakkinen at the wheel of the McLaren, the year 1999 was also marked by his leg injury and the first constructors’ title acquired. by Ferrari since 1983. In 2000, Schumacher hegemony began. The first title is however difficult with in particular a slump in the middle of the season benefiting Hakkinen. Subsequently, the domination of the German was total with a title in 2001 with nine victories in the season, a title in 2002 with eleven victories, a title in 2003 with six victories (more complicated year) and finally an overwhelming domination in 2004 for his seventh title with 13 victories.

After having dominated the world of F1, Schumacher ended his career with ups and downs. In 2005, the year was particularly difficult for Ferrari and the German still finished in 3rd place in the championship. In 2006, the seven-time world champion announced the end of his career by being vice world champion. In 2009, the German first announced his return to competition before finally giving up the idea due to an injury after a motorcycle accident. He will finally make his comeback in 2010, 2011 and 2012 at the wheel of a Mercedes but will not manage to regain his level with a car incapable of playing the title. He will retire at the age of 43.

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