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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

Wheelchairs and Whispers: Why Michael Schumacher's Family Finally Cracked the 'Wall of Silence' in 2026

F1 legend Michael Schumacher remains out of the public eye after his 2013 accident, his health status fiercely protected. Journalists close to the family confirm he requires constant care and can no longer communicate verbally. (Credit: Instagram / Michael Schumacher)

Michael Schumacher is being cared for in a £30 million mansion in Majorca, where sources say the Formula One legend now spends his days in a wheelchair rather than in bed, as fresh details emerge in 2026 about the tightly guarded condition of the 57-year-old.

A report by the Daily Mail, based on a visit to the luxury Las Brisas estate near Andratx, also disputes claims that Michael secretly attended his daughter Gina's 2024 wedding at the property.

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