Michael Schumacher, seven-time Formula 1 champion, remains under strict medical care in Switzerland, over 11 years after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps. The former driver, who suffered a severe head injury, lives in an adapted property with a team of up to 15 professionals working around the clock. His family, led by wife Corinna, maintains absolute secrecy about his condition, limiting access to a few close individuals.
The accident occurred while Schumacher skied with his son Mick on a closed piste, colliding with a rock, which required emergency surgeries in Grenoble. After six months in an induced coma, he was transferred to Lausanne and, in 2014, to his home, where physiotherapy and monitoring continue. Friends like Jean Todt visit occasionally but avoid sharing specific details.
- Multidisciplinary team includes doctors, physiotherapists, and neurology specialists.
- Gland residence features medical wings with advanced accessibility equipment.
- Remote consultations with global experts adjust treatment plans periodically.
Restricted access to Schumacher
Only about 20 people, including family and healthcare professionals, are allowed near Schumacher. Corinna oversees all interactions to ensure privacy.
Figures like Flavio Briatore and Ross Brawn maintain indirect contact through the family, with no recent visits.
Statements from close associates
Jean Todt, former Ferrari boss, visits Schumacher twice a month and reports watching F1 races together on TV. He describes the situation as a consequence of the accident, respecting the family’s discretion.
Flavio Briatore, who led Schumacher at Benetton, prefers to recall the driver’s past victories and frequently speaks with Corinna, without seeking visits.
Journalist Felix Gorner notes Schumacher does not communicate verbally and relies entirely on caregivers for motor functions.
Daily care routine
Schumacher receives continuous care at home, focusing on infection prevention and tailored nutritional support. Therapies aim to stimulate brain function, including intensive physiotherapy sessions.
Installed equipment includes predictive monitoring systems and adaptations for limited mobility. The family manages an estimated fortune of hundreds of millions to cover medical costs without depleting reserves.
- Daily physiotherapy for muscle maintenance.
- Non-verbal communication technologies, such as eye-tracking.
- Psychological support for the involved family circle.
Formula 1 legacy
Schumacher secured seven world titles, with 91 wins and records in poles and fastest laps, dominating especially with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004. His impact shaped teams and rivals, with innovative strategies in tough conditions.
In 2025, symbolic gestures like a signed helmet for a charity auction, facilitated by Corinna, raised funds for neurological causes.
Sons Mick and Gina-Maria pursue sports careers, with Mick in talks for an F1 return in 2026 with Cadillac.
