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Ralf Schumacher Revisits 'Surreal' Aftermath of Michael’s 2013 Crash, Dismisses Jealousy Claims

The family provided no health update, maintaining a long-standing policy of strict privacy.

Overview

  • In new interviews reported by F1-Insider, Promiflash, and Sport1/tz.de, Ralf Schumacher recalls the Grenoble days as “surreal” with the hospital besieged by global media.
  • He cites reports that a journalist allegedly posed as a priest to reach Michael Schumacher’s bedside, calling it an example of lines being crossed.
  • Ralf says the experience reinforced the decision to keep Michael’s condition private, with only a small inner circle informed and no fresh medical details shared.
  • Responding to past accusations, he rejects suggestions of envy tied to debates over Lewis Hamilton or others surpassing Michael, arguing eras cannot be directly compared.
  • He praises Max Verstappen’s team-leading qualities as reminiscent of Michael’s, noting Verstappen recently fell short of matching Schumacher’s four-title streak.