January 3, 2025 marks the 56th birthday of racing driver Michael Schumacher. On this special day, his son, Mick Schumacher paid tribute to him on social networks by sharing a never-before-seen photo of his parents.
It was again in complete discretion that Michael Schumacher celebrated his 56th birthday. Since his skiing accident in Méribel (Savoie) on December 29, 2013, no news has been given on the state of health of the former Formula 1 legend. As a reminder, he had hit a rock, seriously injuring himself to the head before falling into a coma. It was only in June of the following year that he returned home to his family residence in Switzerland, after emerging from the coma. His state of health is kept under the greatest secrecy to preserve the dignity of the one nicknamed “The Red Baron”. His wife, Corinna, and his former manager, Sabine Kehm, have ensured that this remains the case for over a decade.
Mick Schumacher pays tribute to his parents on Michael Schumacher’s birthday
Born on January 3, 1969, Michael Schumacher celebrated his 56th birthday at the start of 2025. For the occasion, his son, Mick, whom he had with his wife in 1999, paid him a beautiful tribute. In the story of his Instagram account, he shared a photo of his two parents. Corinna and Michael Schumacher can be seen in each other’s arms, wearing a big smile, a cowboy hat and boots. He also accompanied this tender photo with a short text, in which he declared that he was “grateful for the unconditional love of [ses] parents” and honors the memory of his father, whom he calls “my hero”.
-Mick Schumacher opens up about his father’s accident
Respecting the discretion advocated by his mother, Michael Schumacher’s children, Gina Maria (27 years old) and Mick (25 years old) rarely confide in the media about their father. Recently, the young man, who is also a racing driver, made an exception by granting an interview to Matt Whyman, which is transcribed in his book Inside Mercedes F1 : Life in the Fast Lane (Penguin), published last November. “He was very supportive and fun, but he could also be a challenge”he reveals, before talking about his accident: “Those experiences, which I believe many people have with their parents, are no longer present, or to a lesser extent.” Michael Schumacher can no longer express himself, so it is difficult for his son to communicate with him. The latter admits that he would be ready to give up “just for” regain this relationship with his father.
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