Michael Schumacher’s wife gives a cryptic update saying ‘big things start with small steps’ on the sixth anniversary of his skiing accident
- The Formula 1 champion has not been seen in public since his skiing accident
- His head hit a rock in the Alps and he was placed in a medically-induced coma
- His wife Corinna has given an update as fans are starting an online campaign
Michael Schumacher’s wife has given a rare update about the Formula 1 legend’s condition ahead of the six-year anniversary of the skiing accident which left him in a coma.
The seven-time champion suffered a serious brain injury while skiing in the Alps on December 29, 2013, and has not been seen in public since.
He hit his head on a rock and was placed in a medically-induced coma for six months and has been treated at his family’s home in Lake Geneva ever since.
Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna, pictured together in 2005, has given a rare update about her husband’s condition
But as fans are preparing to launch a new ‘KeepFightingMichael’ social media page on the anniversary of the accident, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has opened up, saying ‘big things start with small steps’, The Mirror reported.
She reportedly told fans: ‘Many small particles can form a huge mosaic. Together you are stronger, and that is exactly how combined forces of the KeepFighting movement make it easier to encourage others.’
The fan club based in Kerpen, Germany, Schumacher’s birthplace, has announced it will use the hashtag ‘KeepFighting’ for its campaign.
It is also the name of the family foundation which supports accident victims and invests in brain and spinal cord research.
Chairman of the club Reiner Ferling said he hopes to see Schumacher in public again.
He said: ‘Unfortunately, the time has come again, the sixth anniversary of Michael’s accident is coming around.
‘Six years full of hope that Michael will one day go out in public again.
Corinna said: ‘Big things start with small steps. Many small particles can form a huge mosaic’
‘We know that Michael is in good hands, that he gets love, security and confidence. Michael can count himself lucky to have such a strong family behind him.
‘As a fan club, we will provide all kinds of support that we can provide.’
In a rare update to mark his birthday, the Schumacher family said in January this year: ‘You can be sure that he is in the very best of hands and that we are doing everything humanly possible to help him.
‘Please understand if we are following Michael’s wishes and keeping such a sensitive subject as health, as it has always been, in privacy.
‘At the same time we say thank you very much for your friendship and wish you a healthy and happy year 2019.’
He won his first championship in 1994 with Benetton before retaining his title in the ensuing campaign.
The German then moved to Ferrari where he went on to dominate the sport before calling time on his career in 2006.
He returned to the grid with Mercedes in 2009 but endured a largely disappointing three-season spell.
His son Mick is hoping to follow his father’s success and made his competitive Formula Two debut earlier this year.