Michael Schumacher's Last Emotional Conversation With Sebastian Vettel Revealed

Sebastian Vettel shares emotional insights into his friendship with Michael Schumacher.

Sebastian Vettel recently shared memories of his last conversation with Michael Schumacher before Schumacher's tragic skiing accident. This emotional reflection came ahead of the 10th anniversary of the accident, shedding light on their close relationship and the profound impact of the incident.

Key Takeaways:

• Vettel's Last Words with Schumacher: Vettel vividly recalled his final conversation with Michael Schumacher, sharing, "The first thoughts were immediately of the last conversation we had together. It couldn't be more positive. I told him that I was going to be a father and what was coming for us."
• Impact of Schumacher's Absence: Vettel expressed his feelings about missing Schumacher's guidance, saying, "I think he would have been extremely important in the last few years. I would have had so many questions and he would certainly have provided so many answers and inspiration. That's what's missing."
• Vettel's Bond with the Schumacher Family: Highlighting his relationship with Schumacher's son, Mick, Vettel said, “It’s even harder for the family. Mick was still a teenager at the time. It's a completely different dimension when your father has an accident and breaks away in this respect."

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As the motorsport community commemorates the 10th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident, Sebastian Vettel shared his recollections of his last interaction with Schumacher in an emotional interview.

In his conversation with the German media, Vettel recalled the poignant last conversation he had with Schumacher. 

"The first thoughts were immediately of the last conversation we had together," Vettel said. "

It couldn't be more positive. I told him that I was going to be a father and what was coming for us.

"I really appreciated it, especially towards the end, when our relationship became stronger before the accident, because racing was no longer the biggest issue for both of us, but life in general around racing. My friend in that I just lack sense."

Reflecting on Schumacher's influence, Vettel shared his sense of loss. 

"I think he would have been extremely important in the last few years," he said.

"I would have had so many questions and he would certainly have provided so many answers and inspiration. That's what's missing."

Vettel also touches on his close relationship with Schumacher's family, especially with Mick Schumacher who's his godson. Vettel has played a mentor-like role for Mick in F1, and he understands the profound impact the accident has had on the family. 

“It’s even harder for the family.

"Mick was still a teenager at the time. It's a completely different dimension when your father has an accident and breaks away in this respect."

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