Schumacher was emotional’ Ferrari boss speaks out on F1 legend
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Schumacher’s exact state is not known but his fans are always wishing him well
THE boss of Ferrari has described motor racing legend Michael Schumacher as an “emotional” driver more than four years since the gifted sportsman’s near-fatal skiing accident .
By LAURA MOWAT
22:36, Thu, Mar 29, 2018 | UPDATED: 22:42, Thu, Mar 29, 2018
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Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury after a horrific ski accident in France in December 2013.
Updates on the F1 legend’s health have been scarce with his family choosing to maintain Schumacher’s privacy.
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But Italian billionaire Piero Ferrari has spoken out on the driver.
Speaking to the Munich-based tabloid TZ, Mr Ferrari said: “Schumacher was incredibly precise.
Schumacher was incredibly precise
Piero Ferrari
“He took all the data home with him to analyse in peace”
He also said Schumacher was an “emotional driver”.
Discussing four time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, in the interview, the Ferrari boss added: “A true champion brings in his own qualities. And Lewis obviously has a lot of it.
“From the outside Hamilton looks extravagant, but in truth he is not so.”
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Ferrari paid tribute to Schumacher as the company prepared for the Australian Grand Prix.
A huge sign with the words “Michael Forever” were written on the side of the track along with the Ferrari logo.
In November, Schumacher’s wife Corinna Betsch told the press: “The decision to protect his privacy from the public has been taken in Michael’s interest.
“We have made it very clear that something serious has happened.”
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Schumacher joined Ferrari in 1996 and won a record seven titles
Throwback video shows Schumacher winning his seventh title
Some reports suggest that Mr Schumacher has begun walking slowly again, but these reports have not been confirmed.
The F1 legend made his name with Benetton before joining Ferrari in 1996 has won a record seven titles and 91 races.
Ferrari paid tribute to Schumacher in January on the day that the world champion turned 49.
The Ferrari account said: “Today Michael turns 49, our thoughts are always with him. #Keepfighting #ForzaMichael.”
In 2009, Mr Ferrari dismissed suggestions that Schumacher was betraying Ferrari by making a Formula 1 comeback with Mercedes.
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