Michael Schumacher: F1 legend's LAST interview before accident REVEALED on 50th birthday (original) (raw)

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MICHAEL Schumacher’s final interview before his tragic accident five years ago has surfaced on his 50th birthday and it shows what a great sportsman he was.

09:25, Thu, Jan 3, 2019 | UPDATED: 10:41, Thu, Jan 3, 2019

Michael Schumacher says F1 is all 'teamwork' in last interview

The Formula One star suffered a severe head injury while he was skiing in the French Alps on December 29, 2013. Schumacher fell and struck a rock, forcing him to be airlifted to Grenoble Hospital, where he was placed in a medically-induced coma for six months, before undergoing two life-saving operations. The seven-time world champion’s condition has been kept under wraps ever since, with his family providing rare updates.

However, on his 50th birthday, a final interview just one month before the accident has come to light, showing exactly why he is a motorsport legend.

It shows Schumacher speaking candidly to Dutch broadcaster RTL 7 about his love for the sport.

He says: “Times have changed for the better.

“It is a different chapter but, through development, it has been interesting.

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher gives an interview back in 2012 (Image: YOUTUBE)

Michael Schumacher hit his head while skiing

Michael Schumacher hit his head while skiing (Image: GETTY)

Teamwork is so important too, and don’t forget aerodynamics

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"Formula One never stands still, [it is] always moving forward.

“You can’t enter Formula One as easily as you used to but I think it is the same in all professional sports.”

He was then asked if he regretted not taking all the records before he retired from the sport he loved.

Schumacher smiled and replied: “I prefer records for success rather than just being around.

“We showed [last year] it’s not all about horsepower, it’s about drivability, fuel consumption, it’s a package.

Michael Schumacher drove with Ferrari for 10 years

Michael Schumacher drove with Ferrari for 10 years (Image: GETTY)

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher won the World Championships seven times (Image: GETTY)

“Teamwork is so important too, and don’t forget aerodynamics.”

Just yesterday, Schumacher's wife Corinna offered a rare update on the racing legend’s health.

She said: "We are pleased and wholeheartedly thank you for celebrating Michael's 50th birthday with him and with us.

"You can be sure that he is in good hands and we are doing everything humanly possible to help him."

Mrs Schumacher then urged fans to respect the family's privacy over the "sensitive topic" of his health.

Michael Schumacher and his wife Corrina

Corrina Schumacher offered a rare update yesterday (Image: GETTY)

She added: "At the same time, we thank you very much for your friendship and wish you a happy and healthy year in 2019."

Scuderia Ferrari, the team Schumacher represented from 1996 to 2006, also sent their best wishes on social media.

They tweeted: “Our champ turns 50 today. We’re all with you Michael #KeepFighting.”

Today, Schumacher's family will release an official Michael Schumacher app, which will be a "virtual museum" of the driver's achievements.

His career saw him amass a record seven world titles and the most amount of wins (91) ever for a driver.