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Former Formula 1 star Heinz-Harald Frentzen has posted from his hospital bed on social media, revealing he has undergone back surgery, joking it was a birthday present to himself.
Former Formula 1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen shared on social media from his hospital bed that he had undergone back surgery, humorously referring to it as a birthday gift to himself. Frentzen’s F1 career spanned from 1994 to 2003, where he raced for teams including Williams, Jordan, and Sauber. During his time in F1, the German driver won three Grand Prix races and finished third in the 1999 World Championship. He also famously finished second in 1997 after Michael Schumacher was disqualified for a collision with Frentzen’s teammate. Frentzen, known for his sports car racing skills, received numerous birthday wishes after posting a hospital selfie on his 59th birthday. Despite the surgery, he expressed gratitude and humor, hinting at a possible comeback if he were to compete against Max Verstappen at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
