Overview

• Flavio Briatore says he has chosen not to visit Michael Schumacher following the 2013 skiing accident to preserve his memory of the champion’s victorious smile.
• The former Benetton and Renault team principal maintains regular contact with Schumacher’s wife, Corinna, despite no in-person meetings since the injury.
• Schumacher is being looked after around the clock by family members and a dedicated medical team at his lakeside residence.
• In April 2025, Schumacher signed a helmet for the Race Against Dementia charity, a moment hailed by fans and former colleagues as a hopeful indicator of engagement.
• Briatore celebrates Schumacher’s impact on Formula 1 history while naming Max Verstappen as the sport’s current standout driver.