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Schumacher Friend Doubts Public Return as Family Narrows Access

His care stays private under a small, trusted circle following a recent blackmail breach of trust.

Overview

  • Richard Hopkins told SPORTbible he does not think the public will see Michael Schumacher again.
  • Hopkins named Jean Todt, Ross Brawn and Gerhard Berger as among the few granted visits to the seven-time champion.
  • He said he understands Schumacher is overseen by a Finnish personal doctor, while stressing he is not in the inner circle.
  • Sabine Kehm testified in a recent court appeal that a blackmail attempt involving stolen photos deepened the family’s mistrust and further tightened access.
  • Schumacher has remained under private, at-home care since his 2013 skiing accident, with no official medical updates released.