Riccardo Patrese's Offer to Aid Michael Schumacher Rejected by Family

Riccardo Patrese, a former Formula 1 teammate and close friend of Michael Schumacher, revealed he offered to help "wake up" the F1 legend following Schumacher's severe brain injury from a 2013 skiing accident, believing hearing a familiar voice might trigger a reaction. However, Patrese's offer was declined by Schumacher's wife, Corinna, who indicated it was "not the moment," a decision that has persisted since the accident. Schumacher's family has maintained strict privacy around his condition, which has not been publicly updated, and only a very few individuals are allowed to visit him. Patrese is not alone in being turned away; late F1 icon Eddie Jordan also shared that Corinna refused his attempts to visit Schumacher. Despite these rejections, Patrese expressed a continuing desire to support his friend in any way possible, reflecting the deep bonds Schumacher formed during his early career and beyond. The family remains united in their approach to protect Schumacher's dignity and privacy amid ongoing speculation about his health.