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Fraser Watson

Michael Schumacher's wife bursts into tears as 'unwell' son Mick is absent from ceremony for F1 legend dad

The legendary F1 career of Michael Schumacher was honoured in an emotional ceremony in Germany this week.

Schumacher, 53, has not been seen publicly since his harrowing skiing accident back in 2013, whilst on a family holiday in Grenoble. It left the ex-Ferrari driver with life-changing injuries, but his family have continued to keep his condition private.

But on Wednesday, his family attended a special night where the seven-time world champion was awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia. Although son Mick, currently competing in F1 with Haas, was absent due to illness - wife Corinna and daughter Gina-Maria were there on his behalf.

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