Élodie has been living in a form of denial for almost ten years. “I know this accident happened, but I don’t want to think about it because it hurts me,” she says. I prefer to keep the image of the Michael I know, the one who jumped all over the podiums, the one who was kind, very simple and outgoing. » This “Michael” is Michael Schumacher. Ten years ago today this Friday, the Formula 1 driver was the victim of a skiing accident in the resort of Méribel (Savoie).
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Victim of serious head trauma, the German, now 54 years old, never reappeared in public. And his state of health is a particularly well-kept secret. “I saw that there were articles in the press today, I saw the headlines but I didn’t even click,” explains this ultimate fan of the seven-time F 1 world champion. I have a reason: his media life is over and I don’t particularly want the family to give too many details, I respect this choice. I just hope for the best for her. »
