Just heard on the news that Michael Schumacher has made his first public appearance in 11 years when he attended his daughter wedding. Waiting for further details.
I read that all the guests had to hand their phones and cameras into security before they were allowed in! Hopefully he was at least able to comprehend what was happening.
I'm really not sure what keeping his condition so secretive achieves tbh, it just invites speculation.
For dignity, though whose I'm not quite sure. There has always been a stigma to the disabled, wasn't so long ago their families hid them away in hospitals in the countryside so they didn't shame the families.
I entered into chat with a couple on here at the time of the accident, explaining that it was serious and he would not be the same, giving my nephew as an example, who had been in a coma for a month before coming round (he was hit by a speeding car). It changed my nephews life (and the family) as I am sure it has changed Michael's. But, my nephew never hid, he was very badly injured, predicted never to walk, talk or learn again. I believe it is the Michael Schumacher's family who dictate this approach, keepig the fan's memory untarnished. I don't agree with it. Nikki Lauda never hid his scars. My nephew never hid. Since his accident and prediction, he has run a half marathon, written a book, obtained a masters degree and made public speeches. But he talks about the days in the dark shadows, when people stared, walked away from him etc. When he was still living in a foggy world. Perhaps, just maybe, Michael would improve beyond where he is now if he wasn't kept guarded as he seems to be. Music was a turning point for my nephew. His brain scans are used by a consultant when giving lectures, explaining we do not know enough about the brain. Follow the patient is a guiding principle. P.S. it wasn't easy for my nephew, he himself sacked his NHS team who tried stop him doing what he wanted, they said no to all he did, too risky.
That`s so good to read that your nephew has run a half marathon, written a book, obtained a masters degree etc.He is extreemly brave and determined to achieve all those things.You must be so proud of an amazing nephew What a fantastic human being.
Immensely proud. The NHS would have kept him in a wheelchair, wrapped in cotton wall. His mind said No. It was a journey and while he isn't 100%, he is making a contribution to society. He was an angry young man for a while, in a positive way. He did a Ted talk that is on Youtube. He gave a presentation to the FIA about road safety and they gave a copy of his book to the Schumacher family. Yes, Proud. I think he had his accident about a year before Michael.
I was having quite a good day , until I read this , so I thought I’d share this with you . I thought the prick was taking a step back . Exclusive: Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me" In an exclusive interview with Autosport, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem opens up on his relationship with the media please log in to view this image Erwin JaeggiOct 3, 2024 at 7:00 AM 46 please log in to view this image FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem Photo by: Dom Romney / Motorsport Images FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure. Ben Sulayem's comments regarding the media in the UK comes in the wake of Adrian Newey's appearance on the High Performance podcast, in which he talked about his reasons for leaving Red Bull to join Aston Martin. The designer remarked that both Max Verstappen and ex-Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel have been unfairly treated by the British media, stating "there's this sort of demonisation, both of them suffered at times, which is very unfair". In an exclusive interview with Autosport, Ben Sulayem agreed with Newey's remarks and offered his own opinion on the role the media play in motorsport. "I respect Max [Verstappen] because I'm a driver. I was a champion and I respect winners and champions," he said. "I see he had his share [of mistreatment], but let's talk about me. If you look at the British media and what they did to me… For God's sake, they convicted me. “They didn't accuse me [of anything], but they keep on [going]. And do I care? No. Why? Because what are they after? They are after selling and getting more coverage for them[selves]. Of course, yes. "But they have no power over me and over the FIA. please log in to view this image Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, speaks to Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images "With due respect to the British media or any other media, they don't have a vote. We are an independent, democratic federation. It's the world of membership that elected me. The power is with the General Assembly, not with them. "And you know what? Can we just stop this nonsense and go back to business and do what is better for the sport? If you can? I'm asking. If they [the media] don’t want to do that, it’s up to them. "But life goes on. You know what they did to me? They made me stronger. I'm more careful now and more wise. "And I have the support [of the member clubs]. And if and when the members decide that it’s time to change me as president, it's their call. "At the end of the day, who put me there? It's the General Assembly, it's the members. I'm very, very clear with this. And if they don't like it, it's up to them." "But I don't go back to anyone, I don't answer very much of you [members of the media] and I don't retaliate. Why? Because I don't have the time. I'm so busy answering what the members want and what motorsport wants." Happy to have a presidential race Ben Sulayem, who hopes to be re-elected as FIA president next year, is convinced that the federation is in a better state now than at the end of 2021, when he assumed office. "Honestly, 100%," Ben Sulayem said. “And there are so many parts [to that]. Internally, now they are efficient. Things move faster when it comes to delivery. "And we went back to our mission, which is to listen to the members. If you remove the members, there is no FIA. Very simple. Read Also: please log in to view this image FORMULA 1Ben Sulayem thinks FIA isn't getting enough credit: "We only get rubbish" please log in to view this image FORMULA 1Exclusive: Ben Sulayem on new Officials Department - “You can’t order them on Amazon” "The FIA is in a better shape, the FIA is healthier. And the [F1] teams also need a strong and healthy FIA because nobody wants to spend [money] in a championship that is not governed." Discussing his goals for the remainder of his first term as FIA president, he said: "For this year, just to finish and deliver my manifesto. And we are on the right track. "We brought back the FIA in the plus. And that's not by redundancy and removing people, but by generating more income and others being fair with us, and by repositioning and reforming the FIA and going back to our mission. "And one other thing; if there's anyone who wants to have a [presidential] race with me, [I would be] more than happy. "We talked about democracy. It's democracy all the time, not part of the time. So I'm more than happy [to take it up against somebody else]." Be part of the Autosport community
The Vettel hate was all Webber's doing, mind games because he knew he wasn't as good on the track. As to the British media, they follow the American way, talk a lot of divisive ****.
I never really realised that about Webber ta . My opinion is yes our press can be **** , but at least we have a free press , he’s just bitching because the press in the UAE is very strictly controlled .
FAO PUSH . You mentioned the 1979 French GP This is Rene Arnoux interviewed on BEYOND THE GRID . I had lost the site of where to watch it , but found it on you tube . loads of interviews .
Number 1, thanks so much for that, it was absolutely fantastic. I loved the part when the English guy more or less said that he was crazy to be driving a car with front wheels behind legs.Rene replies that he drives this car because it`s the best car. True gladiators and warriors !! Also, when he decided to stop,that was it, -- no hesitation or indecision,his mind was made up. Banging nail in the wall, one for his helmet and one for overalls !! Brilliant. Thanks again,a really good listen.
Glad you like it . There are loads on there . About 130 ish . Just listened to this one. . nearly 90 minutes .
F.A.O. Push . I can’t send you a message . I was just wondering if you watched the HHF beyond the Grid . Also , there are loads of them .
Bortoleto in at Audi/Sauber - so that’s four effective rookies on the grid next year + (probably) Lawson and (potentially) Colapinto.
Sorry to see Valtteri go . I always liked him . wish he’d never got divorced . His wife was something else
https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-likely-approve-gm-backed-f1-team-andretti-changes/ Looks like persistence has paid off. Lots of reports this morning that Andretti are about to get an entry (possibly under the Cadillac name) Complete farce that the US government had to get involved, but a positive outcome Edit: Interesting twist on this from the BBC is that Andretti apparently won't be involved once the team is racing. Perhaps the new proposal is that they set up the team then immediately sell it to General Motors.
Interesting, it's almost like Michael Andretti steps down from Andretti motorsports and all of a sudden GM is the headline of a new team and they are going to let them in! I wonder if Liberty had an issue with Andretti in general? It's going to be very difficult for Andretti/GM to be on the grid in 2026 but maybe with their existing infrastructure and skills they are one of the few that could do it. Sounds like PU wont be ready till 2027.
There was that story about Greg Maffei having a personal issue with Michael Andretti and they are both gone now. I reckon the anti trust case against liberty is probably the bigger reason though. It'll be interesting to see how they do for sure. We got a couple of start-up teams in the 2010's, but they were either not designing their own cars or tried to design the car with 0 budget. This is probably the first decently resourced start up since Toyota. Absolutely no idea how it'll go.
