Speaking to reporters in Jerez Sebastian Vettel says he is praying for Michael Schumacher, following the seven-time world champion’s skiing accident in France late last year.
“We still don’t know what shape he will be in when he wakes up,” Vettel said. “I pray and hope he will come back and the miracle will happen and he will be the person he was before.”
While Vettel was growing up Michael was winning world championships for fun and when they ultimately raced against each other, during Michael’s comeback with Mercedes, the young charge formed a bond with his idol.
“I have known him for a long time. I have been looking up to him all my life,” Sebastian said. “I got to know him a little bit more when he did his comeback. He became a friend. We spoke to each other regularly.”
Vettel added that his thoughts are also with Schumacher’s family as they endure this prolonged period of uncertainty.
“It’s horrible, especially for his family and close friends, not knowing what is going to happen,” Vettel said.
[Source: BBC | Pic: Red Bull/Getty Images]