A German magazine has been slammed for claiming to have conducted a world exclusive interview with stricken Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher – but the 'quotes' it contains are completely made up.
Schumacher has been out of the public eye since the horror skiing accident he suffered more than nine years ago. After being placed in and then later woken from a medically induced coma, the seven-time world champion was sent home to be cared for by his wife and an army of carers, while secrecy continues to shroud the details of his condition.
The front cover of a copy of Die Aktuelle, dated April 15th, 2023, features a photo of Schumacher smiling broadly. And in the teaser headline underneath the publication is selling the issue by claiming it is "the first interview" with the former Ferrari and Mercedes racer.
