Michael Schumacher: ex-manager of F1 legend talks about details - "there was a bang"

Willi Weber was a close companion of F1 record world champion Michael Schumacher for many years. The ex-manager now talks about private details - and the shooting of the documentary.

• "Schumi" fans are eagerly awaiting a documentary about Michael Schumacher .
• In an interview, Willi Weber talks about the shooting, among other things.
• The ex-manager also comments on the role of Brother Ralf , who asked for reflection.

Kerpen - The private individual Michael Schumacher has completely disappeared from the public eye, but the Formula 1 souvenir of the seven-time world champion persists. The legacy of Kerpeners, since January is 51 years old, will in the foreseeable future in the form of a film documentary in theaters.

Michael-Schumacher-Film: Details about Brother Ralf's involvement

However, there was bad news at the end of 2019 when it became known that "Schumi" fans would have to wait longer for the strip than originally planned. His former manager Willi Weber has now revealed details about the shooting in the Express :

"The film team visited me a few times and asked me about different scenes," said Weber, who also recommended Ralf Schumacher . "He then took a position, but only on the driving side and not in the private sector."

Manager Willi Weber and his confidant Michael Schumacher - the picture was taken in December 2009. 

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Weber also speaks in the interview about the relationship between the brothers he previously looked after and describes the former F1 rivals as "hot heads": "... there was often a bang. But afterwards they got along again. Our motto was: blood is thicker than gasoline . "

Schumacher sons in Formula 1? "Too good to still experience that"

What does the smaller of the two prominent motorsport athletes do nowadays while the successful brother no longer moves in public due to health issues? According to Weber, Ralf Schumacher is now concentrating on his son David's racing career . Just like his cousin Mick - son of Michael Schumacher - he dreams of a career in Formula 1 *.

May 7, 2006. In his last active @ScuderiaFerrari season Michael celebrates victory at the European Grand Prix at @nuerburgring. 7th May 2006. In his last active @ScuderiaFerrari season Michael celebrates his victory at the European GP at the @nuerburgring. #TeamMichael pic.twitter.com/DUyGNbXHZY

Willi Weber dreams of experiencing both offspring in the premier class * : “It would be cool and too good to experience that. I keep my fingers crossed for both. I would be really happy to see you on the track soon. I miss motorsport. ”The F1 is also at a standstill due to the corona pandemic *. But there is a plan for how to proceed *. There was also a bang between Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari. Now there are five options as to how things could go for the last German F1 driver.

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