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As the tenth anniversary of the life-altering skiing accident that befell Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher approaches, there is a notable void of information about his health.
Willi Weber, one of Schumacher’s early mentors and former manager, has been one of the few voices providing insights into the racing icon’s well-being.
However, Corinna, Schumacher’s wife, has reportedly barred Weber from visiting his former protege.
Reflecting on the decade since the accident, Weber expressed a profound sense of despair.
“Unfortunately, when I think of Michael now, I have no hope of seeing him again,” he noted.
“There is no positive news after ten years.”
Not allowed to have contact with Schumacher
Weber, who considers himself a friend to the seven-time Formula 1 champion, shared his regret for not visiting Schumacher in the hospital after the accident in France.
He admitted feeling a deep impact emotionally, compounded by the fact that Corinna restricted further contact.
“I felt like a dog after his accident,” he added.
“Of course, also the fact that Corinna did not allow me any more contact. But at some point, I had to break free from Michael, to separate.”
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Despite the emotional distance, Weber found himself continually recognized as Schumacher’s former manager, with people inquiring about the racing legend’s well-being.
“Even three or four years later, people who recognized me were still asking me: ‘You’re Schumacher’s former manager. How is Michael?'” he noted.
“That’s when I stopped trying to explain myself and thought, ‘Why doesn’t anyone ask me how I’m doing?’ It was clear to me: ‘Well, it’s over now. The shit has to get out of my head.'”
Weber, who chronicled his experiences in a book titled ‘Gasoline in the Blood,’ has also been critical of Schumacher’s son, Mick, and his departure from the Formula 1 grid.
Weber believes that if he had been involved with Mick’s career, the outcome might have been different.