It is one of the best friendships in the history of Formula 1. Between Jean Todt and Michael schumacher, an unwavering bond has been created over the years and above all through common successes. Director of Scuderia Ferrari for many years, the Frenchman took the German driver under his wing to make him one of the greatest champions in motorsport, winner of 7 world championships. Victim of a serious accident in December 2013 during a ski descent, the one nicknamed the Red Baron has since been treated at home and information on his state of health is scarce.
Guest of the program 8:30 pm Le Dimanche presented by Laurent Delahousse last night, Jean Todt spoke of his friend Michael Schumacher with emotion. The wife of the former pilot also wanted to leave a message to Michelle Yeoh’s companion. “Best regards to you in Paris. We are very proud of you and very happy that you are part of our family. We love you. See you soon. Kisses!”, expresses himself Corinna, present in Abu Dhabi for the last Grand Prix of the season, in which his son, Mick, participates. A message that visibly moved Jean Todt, who affirms that the link between him and the Schumacher is “stronger than ever”.
It’s more the low moments that created this bond, this cement, this solidarity
Now one of the only ones to have the privilege of seeing Michael when he goes to his house in Gland, Switzerland, Jean Todt paid a tribute to his wife. “It’s the family, when we have lived such strong moments with high moments, low moments, but it’s more the low moments that created this bond, this cement, this solidarity”, he explains, before one event in particular brought them closer together: “Indeed, the fact that Michael had this accident on December 29, 2013 gave me a responsibility more support towards the family and then Corinna is a wonderful woman “.
A beautiful emotional sequence between Jean Todt and Corinna, which once again proves the unwavering bond that unites them.