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Michael Schumacher Visits Remain Tightly Restricted as Insider Details 'Strict Rules'

A former Red Bull operations chief says he will not attempt to visit, reflecting the family's continued control over access to the seven-time champion.

Overview

  • Nearly 12 years after his 2013 skiing accident, Schumacher's condition remains private as he receives continuous care at his home near Lake Geneva.
  • Richard Hopkins, who worked with Schumacher in F1, says visitor access is governed by strict rules and that he would not try to see him because it will not happen.
  • Reports over the years have suggested Schumacher is non‑verbal with limited communication, including a 2020 claim that he uses eye movements.
  • Earlier in 2025, Schumacher signed his initials on a helmet for a charity auction with wife Corinna guiding his hand, offering a rare sanctioned glimpse.
  • GB News reports three men were convicted this year in a blackmail plot involving threatened release of private photos and records, which the family felt was punished too lightly.