Michael Schumacher fans to witness never-before-seen footage of the racing star in new Netflix documentary
MICHAEL Schumacher fans are set to witness never-before-seen footage of the Formula One legend in a new Netflix documentary.
The film will provide a rare insight into the 52-year-old racing star's career in which he won a record seven world championships and became one of the most successful drivers of all time.
Schumacher's condition has been kept private by his family for eight years following a horror skiing accident.
The new film will look at the life of the legendary German driver and promises unseen archive material which shows the "many facets of his multi-layered personality".
The documentary - titled "Schumacher" - features exclusive interviews with his wife Corinna, his two children Gina and Mick, and brother Ralf.
It will also include chats with Schumacher's colleagues and his race competitors, including Jean Todt, Bernie Ecclestone, Sebastian Vettel, Mika Hakkinen, Damon Hill and David Coulthard.
'FAMILY'S GIFT'
And the showcase of the racing legend is "the only film supported by his family", Netflix said.
Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has described the film as the "family's gift to their beloved husband and father".
Schumacher suffered a tragic skiing accident, leaving him with life-changing brain injuries.
He was skiing with his son, Mick, when he fell and collided with a rock in the French Alps.
Despite the fact that he had worn a ski helmet, his condition was grave and it was reported that he was quickly plunged into a medically induced coma.
He didn't fully regain consciousness until almost six months later - and he hasn’t been seen in public since.
For years, Schumacher’s family and friends have remained fiercely private about his condition, leaving fans in the dark about the star’s recovery.
In his quest for perfection, he spared neither himself nor his team, driving them to the greatest successes.
Sabine Kehm
The former racer's current medical status is not expected to be discussed in the film.
"The greatest challenge for the directors was certainly to find the balance between independent reporting and consideration for the family," direcotr Vanessa Nocker said.
"Corinna Schumacher herself was our greatest support in this.
"She herself wanted to make an authentic film, to show Michael as he is, with all his ups and downs, without any sugar-coating.
"She was great and brave enough to let us do what we wanted, and so we respected and kept her boundaries. A very inspiring, warm woman who made a lasting impression on all of us."
'ADMIRED ALL OVER THE WORLD'
Kehm said Schumacher has "redefined the professional image of a racing driver and has set new standards".
"In his quest for perfection, he spared neither himself nor his team, driving them to the greatest successes. He is admired all over the world for his leadership qualities," she said.
"He found the strength for this task and the balance to recharge at home, with his family, whom he loves idolatrously.
"In order to preserve his private sphere as a source of strength, he has always rigorously and consistently separated his private from his public life.
"This film tells of both worlds. It is his family's gift to their beloved husband and father."
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The documentary was originally set to be released in December 2019, but the release date was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Viewers can now expect Schumacher to land on the streaming site on September 15.
It will be released 30 years after the German's first Grand Prix in Belgium in August 1991.
