Michael Schumacher 'a huge loss' for F1 as heartbreaking regrets shared
Michael Schumacher is a 'huge loss for F1' according to former Formula One star Mark Blundell
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Former F1 star Mark Blundell has admitted Michael Schumacher is a 'big loss' to the sport.
The 54-year-old was skiing in the French Alps back in December 2013 when he went off course and hit his head on a rock.
Schumacher sustained serious head injuries and has lived away from the spotlight ever since.
The 54-year-old's exact condition is unknown, with many fans eagerly hoping for an update on their hero.
Michael Schumacher competed against Mark Blundell during his spell in F1
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And former McLaren star Blundell, speaking to OLBG, has claimed Schumacher is a 'big loss' while expressing regrets over how the F1 icon hasn't been able to support his son and other members of the sport.
"Michael is a big loss for F1 as he had all of those titles under his belt, and we're sadly not able to hear about those accolades and how he went about getting them," he said.
"We also missed on how he could support his son and other up-and-coming drivers.
"That's a huge loss.
“At the end of the day, what happened to him was incredibly difficult to take.
"I don't know where we are today with Michael's health as he's rightly guarded.
"It's such a shame we missed out on his insight.
"He's still around, and hopefully he understands what's going on. That would be a plus. It's very difficult."
A new documentary on Schumacher is scheduled to release next month.
It will delve into the German's early years as an F1 driver, as well as his race car career.
And Blundell hopes the documentary is done in the right way, though is unsure if the 54-year-old's family have given their blessing.
"I think there are a lot of these programs around now," he added.
"Ones that are focused on sporting heroes of yesteryear and trying to piece together how they achieved it and where they are today.
"I think the documentation is a good idea if it's done tastefully and remains authentic. Authenticity is the main thing for me.
"I don't want to watch fiction, I want something true to life and true to the individual. I very much hope the Schumacher documentary is like this.
"I'm not sure if the Schumacher family has endorsed it and supported it or if it's being filmed independently.
"It's today's world - we can all pick up a documentary from multiple streaming companies.
"It would be great to see something about Schumacher, but let's hope it's done in the right way.
“I hope it remains authentic and respectful.
"The guy doesn't warrant anything but that. He's a legend and should be treated as such."
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Michael Schumacher sustained serious head injuries while skiing back in 2013
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Blundell raced against Schumacher during his own career in F1.
And he's lauded the talent the former Ferrari star possessed, insisting he was a fierce competitor to face.
He continued: "I raced against Michael Schumacher on many occasions and, before we both got to F1, we raced in sports cars.
"He's a huge talent and a great mind, not just inside the car, but also outside of it.
"He was always putting people together to find the advantage. We saw that with Michael time and time again.
Michael Schumacher won seven F1 titles during his spell in the sport
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“He was also ruthless and he was always prepared to do what he needed to do to get what he needed.
"I can't take anything away from him - he was a legend of the sport and still is.
"He was one of the greatest drivers in modern-day Grand Prix history. A phenomenal driver."
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