Michael Schumacher’s health condition must be kept private – I never discuss it with his son, says F1 pal

MICHAEL Schumacher’s pal has said his health condition must be kept private and that he never discusses it with Mick, the F1 legend’s son.

The racing icon has not been seen in public since his ski accident in the French Alps in 2013, and little is known about his condition.

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Timo Glock (pictured), former F1 driver and friend of Michael Schumacher’s, has said his health must remain private[/caption]

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F1 legend Schumacher has not been seen in public since his shocking 2013 ski accident[/caption]

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Mick Schumacher, who is in touch with Timo Glock, followed his father onto the race track[/caption]

Speaking to LuckyBlock, former F1 driver Timo Glock discussed his relationship with the Schumacher family.

He said: ”I keep in contact with Mick Schumacher as he and I get along well.

“I’ve also known other members of his family for a very long time, but I try not to impose on their privacy.

“I respect their right to be private, and I don’t discuss Michael’s condition with them.”

Seven-time world champion Schumacher suffered catastrophic injuries in the devastating accident.

Schumacher’s wife, Corinna, has protected the privacy of her husband to such an extent that only their immediate family, and closest of friends know any details.

Mick, 24, has followed his father’s footsteps onto the F1 track.

Glock said: ”I think Michael would have supported his son, Mick, in his career and he would’ve shown him around those F1 tracks!

“He was, and still is, a great supporter of his children, and he’s still a great ambassador of the sport.”

Glock, who told of the parties he and Schumacher used to throw, said they had “such good fun” together.

”I spent a lot of time off-track with Michael, and it didn’t matter what we did.

”Michael kept himself to himself on the track, and he didn’t open up too much. It was, however, the opposite away from the track.

“He was very open, super friendly, and a really nice guy. People thought he wasn’t!”

Schumacher’s friend fondly described him as his “hero”.

”Micheal Schumacher is the greatest driver ever as far as I’m concerned. He was my hero.

“He was so influential as I was growing up.”

One of the racing pro’s former teammates revealed he is “not close” to his former self following the horror accident in 2013.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, ex-Sky Sports pundit Johnny Herbert, who used to be the German‘s teammate, hinted that even his friends are kept in the dark.

He said: “There’s never any news. What we do know is we never hear any positive news.

“That’s the horrible thought that he is still not able to be close to the Michael that we all remember. And that is very sad.”

And just weeks ago Michael Schumacher’s family lawyer finally revealed why the Formula One legend never released a report on his health after his accident.