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Jean Todt is one of the few people who has regular contact with Michael Schumacher, and the former Ferrari team boss has addressed the “affection” he feels for his visits to the family.
Former Ferrari team principal and FIA president Jean Todt has a close bond with the Schumacher family, visiting them regularly. Todt was Michael Schumacher’s boss during Ferrari’s successful years from 1999 to 2004, when they won six constructors’ championships and Schumacher clinched five driver titles. Their friendship extended beyond F1, lasting even after Schumacher’s retirement in 2006. Todt emphasized the personal nature of their relationship, stating that it transcends their professional history. Following Schumacher’s skiing accident in 2013, his family chose not to disclose details about his health, a decision Todt respects. Todt also defended Schumacher’s character, describing him as a friend, a brother, and a history-making figure in F1.
