The visit of Georg Gänswein (62) in the legend of Formula 1, Michael Schumacher (49 years), affects all of Germany.
The pope's confidant had met the record world champion in summer 2016 at his home in Gland, Switzerland, held his hands and prayed for him. In the presence of the family, he drew a cross on Schumacher's forehead and donated it after his heavy skiing accident (2013), proximity and comfort.
But what relationship does Schumi have with faith?
Even though he was not a member of the cult, he prayed regularly.
In 2009, he revealed in an interview with BILD: "I believe in God, there is one who directs us." Although I do not often go to church, I often look up and speak to God in my way, I pray for protection for me and my family. "
This protection should give him even selected talismans:
► In 1996, an Australian diving instructor offered Schumi to replace Ferrari shark toothhe was wearing a chain.
► In 1999, he entered Elephant hair bracelet.
► At the time of Mercedes-Benz (2010-2012), Schumi was often seen with a Necklace with cross pendant, A gift from Jean Todt (72), president of the FIA.
The most famous lucky charm is an amulet. It is made of Tibetan dzi stones (material: agate quartz). Schumi did it with his wife Corinna (49). According to Tibetans, Dzi stones are supposed to protect against misfortune and disease. That's what Schumi and Corinna believed in … They married in 1995 Catholic on the Petersberg in Siebengebirge.
In 1999 and 2004, Schumacher met Pope John Paul II († 84) in the Vatican at the time: "A very special experience to meet such a personality".
As also showed the visit of the confidant of Pope Georg Gänswein, which gave hope and comfort to the family.
Mick son: "He is the best and will always be the best"
Also news of Schumi's son Mick (19)!
The junior driver tested for the first time yesterday in the Persian Gulf a car of the Formula 2 series (635 hp), in which it will start in 2019.
Mick at "Motorsport-Magazin.com": "Driving with such a car was really exciting." About dad's health Michael (49) Mick is silent.
In the interview of Motorsport magazine, he describes it as the biggest model: "He is the best and will always be the best."