Ralf Schumacher's Heartfelt Tribute To Brother Michael - "Miss My Michael From Back Then"

Ralf Schumacher speaks out on his brother, Michael's, tragic skiing accident.

Ralf Schumacher has spoken about his brother, F1 icon Micheal, as it comes up to ten years since his devastating skiing accident in the French Alps. The Schumacher family has remained extremely private since, releasing rare updates to the public.

Key Takeaways:

• Michael Schumacher's fall in 2013 had a profound impact on his family, particularly his brother Ralf, and his children, including Mick.
• Ralf Schumacher reflects on the close bond he shared with Michael, who served as both his brother and mentor in their early karting days.
• The Schumacher brothers' humble beginnings make Ralf even prouder of Michael's remarkable achievements in Formula 1.
• Despite the advancements in medical treatment, Ralf expresses the deep longing for the Michael he knew from their shared past.

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Almost a decade ago, on December 29, 2013, the world of Formula 1 was struck by tragedy as the iconic Michael Schumacher suffered a severe fall while skiing. This incident left the legendary racer with serious head injuries, from which it is believed he never fully recovered. A poignant interview with Michael's younger brother, Ralf Schumacher, with Bild, sheds light on how this catastrophic event forever altered the course of their family's life.

Reflecting on the profound impact of Michael's accident, Ralf Schumacher begins: 

''This fate has changed our family. I can say that his accident was a very bad and drastic experience for me too. But not just for me, for example also for Michael's children: Mick, as we all know, was there as a young teenager back then. Unfortunately, life isn’t always fair and unfortunately there was a lot of bad luck here too.”

Ralf fondly reminisces about their shared history, saying: 

"Michael is not only my brother, but when he was younger he was also my coach and mentor. He taught me everything about karting. We may be seven years apart in age, but he was always by my side back then. We drove karts together, practised overtaking, all those things that are important in motorsport. He gave me all the experience he had had in the previous seven years. I was simply allowed to learn from the best.

''We've been very lucky. We basically grew up in the gravel hole next to the go-kart track in Kerpen. When our parents bought the house next door, we initially shared a room and slept on a mattress on the floor because we didn't have the money for a bed yet. And then Michael became a Mercedes junior racing driver. Even today it is still unbelievable what has emerged from these circumstances.”

However, the emotional toll of the accident is still palpable for Ralf. When asked how he feels about his brother today, he shares:

“I miss my Michael from back then. Life is sometimes unfair. Michael had often been lucky in his life, but then this tragic accident happened. Thankfully, modern medical options have made it possible to do some things, but still, nothing is like it used to be.”