Michael Schumacher accident: Separating facts from fiction 11 years on

Michael Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries in a freak skiing accident in 2013. Over the now 11 years since, there has been plenty of speculation and untruths revealed about his life. Here are the facts of Michael Schumacher’s recovery since that fateful day.

What happened to Michael Schumacher?

The F1 world reacts to Michael Schumacher’s accident

Michael Schumacher now: What we know about Michael Schumacher’s condition

But hopes that a breakthrough was coming were dashed in 2016, with the Schumachers taking legal action against a German magazine. Bunte claimed that Schumacher was able to walk and ‘raise an arm’, a report that was deemed “irresponsible” by Kehm.

What is the latest on Michael Schumacher’s condition?

In the Netflix documentary Schumacher, which featured previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the German driver in his private family life pre-accident, both Corinna and Mick offered updates which has left little doubt as to the true condition of the legendary F1 driver.

Michael Schumacher’s family continue to maintain radio silence