Schumacher friend Jean Todt reveals: "I watch races with Michael"

Created: 07/27/2022, 13:23

By: Christoph Klaucke

Michael Schumacher is closely linked to ex-Ferrari team boss Jean Todt.

The two friends watch Formula 1 races together.

Cologne – The legend of Michael Schumacher lives on – even if the record world champion in Formula 1 withdrew from the public after his serious skiing accident in 2013 and little information is known about his state of health.

This much is certain: Schumacher's family does everything to ensure that he lacks for nothing, and old friends and long-time companions never leave his side.

One of Schumacher's most important confidants is Jean Todt, who often comes to visit.

What the two friends then do together should be surprising for all Schumi fans, but at the same time highly emotional.

Todt watches F1 races with Michael Schumacher.

Formula 1: Jean Todt on Schumacher – "I watch races with Michael"

"Yes, it's true, I watch races with Michael," reveals Todt when Schumacher was awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia last Wednesday (July 20) to RTL and ntv.

"I don't miss Michael.

I can see him," said the former Ferrari team boss.

Nevertheless, he misses "what we used to do together".

Jean Todt often visits Michael Schumacher.

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“Michael has created a chapter – not only in motorsport.

What he has achieved for Germany, for racing and for society as a whole is unique,” ​​said the 76-year-old in recognition of Schumacher's unique career.

Together with Todt, Schumi won five of his seven world titles.

Since then there has been a close friendship between the two, which continues to this day.

"Sometimes success and money changes you," Todt said.

“But Michael never changed.

He's so strong.”

Formula 1: Jean Todt watches his son Mick together with Michael Schumacher

It is clear that one driver in particular has Todt's attention when he watches Formula 1 races with Michael Schumacher: his son Mick.

"I've known Mick since he was born," Todt said.

Most recently, the Haas driver scored his first points in the premier class.

"I was so happy when he finished in the points in the last two races." However, Mick was absent from his father's award.

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Todt believes that Schumi junior will one day be able to follow in his famous father's footsteps: "I hope he gets the chance to drive the best car.

And then he will be able to win races and titles.” Recently there was speculation about Mick Schumacher about a future at Ferrari.