Revealed: These Three Are Allowed to Visit Michael Schumacher – The Exclusive Confidants of the Formula 1 Legend

The Exclusive Circle of Visitors

Five years ago, the ex-wife of Schumi's former Benetton team boss Flavio Briatore gave a crucial hint: only three people are allowed to visit Michael Schumacher! The names were kept under wraps at the time, fueling speculation. Now an English newspaper has revealed the identity of this exclusive trio.

The Loyal Companions

Two names hardly surprise and confirm what many have already suspected. Jean Todt, the former Ferrari team boss under whom Schumacher won five of his seven world championship titles, is definitely one of them. Todt and Schumacher have always shared a deep friendship. He has even revealed that he visits Schumi regularly, about twice a month, and they watch Formula 1 races on TV together.

The second in the group is Ross Brawn. As technical director at Ferrari, he was the architect of Schumacher's successes. He was also considered one of the racing icon's closest confidants. Their shared history and years of collaboration have created an unbreakable bond.

The Surprise on the Guest List

But the third person in the circle of the chosen ones is truly astonishing. It is Gerhard Berger, the Austrian racing driver who once counted among Schumacher's toughest rivals on the track. They could even be described as arch-enemies. Yet, from the fierce competition, a close friendship developed over the years. After Schumacher's move to Ferrari in 1996, Berger even took over his cockpit at Benetton. His name is the biggest surprise and shows how deep and complex the relationships in the Formula 1 circus can be.

Who Consciously Stays Away

It is also interesting who has not seen Michael Schumacher since the accident—and that by their own choice. Flavio Briatore, who once shaped Schumacher into a world champion, recently explained in an interview that he consciously does not visit his former driver. He prefers to remember Schumi laughing after a victory rather than seeing him lying in bed. A poignant and very personal decision.

Michael Schumacher remains a mystery, surrounded by love, protection, and a small group of people who are allowed to be close to him. The revelation of these three names provides a rare insight into the secluded world of the champion and shows how deep the bonds of friendship in Formula 1 really run.

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