Motorsport: Michael Schumacher's son gives a heartbreaking interview

Michael Schumacher's son, a racing driver, revealed the "best moments" he had with his father, describing him as his "idol" in an emotional interview.

The 19-year-old said he was happy to be compared to the legend of F1, which has not been seen in public since a ski accident in December 2013 in France.

Mick, now European Champion of Formula 3, revealed that his father, aged 49, had played a key role in encouraging him to race.

Speaking on the German RTL channel, Mick said: "It's wonderful to feel all that support and share it with my family.

"My father asked me if I wanted to do it in a professional way or if we had to do it for fun, as a hobby." Of course, I said that I wanted to do it in a professional way ", said Mick under the program "Schumacher – the next generation".

"I always want to compare myself to the best, and my father is the best, he's also my idol, I'm happy if I can compare myself to him, many world champions compare to my father.

"We drove a lot to be faster, even on the days when the go-kart track was closed, we went there and we were allowed to ride, it was always the best time."

Last week, one of Mick's friends said that the teenager "was struggling to accept" his father's injuries.

Michael was injured in a skiing accident five years ago in the French Alps while he was on vacation with his family and friends.

The F1 legend's son remains silent about his father's condition, which "remains a mystery," according to Nicklas Nielsen, a close friend of Mick.

Mr Nielsen told the Danish newspaper BT: "Mick does not say he's sad for his father, he just said sometimes it was hard sometimes.

"I know him very well, also in private, he is a very calm and calm guy, very kind and welcoming, he talks to everyone.

"It was completely closed and we did not talk about it, I'm still doing some karting with Ralf Schumacher and his team and nobody talks about it."

Mr. Schumacher banged his head against a rock and remained in a coma after two rescue operations. He is currently receiving constant care at a retreat in Switzerland.

Mr Nielsen said the situation might be that Michael would recover well but only retire when he would be "completely rehabilitated", but he added that it was difficult to know all about it. story of what was happening.

The retired German driver, Michael, raced in Formula 1 for the Jordan Grand Prix, Benetton, Mercedes and Ferrari, where he spent most of his career.

He is the only driver to win seven Formula One World Championships, including five consecutive ones.

The official website of Formula 1 describes him as "the greatest driver ever seen in this sport".