Legendary Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries during a skiing accident 11 years ago ...

Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public since his skiing accident in 2013 and few people know the true extent of his condition - but some details have emerged from his inner circle ...

Markus Fritsche, who worked with Schumacher until about 2021, was accused of aiding and abetting blackmail of the family, using hundreds of private photos, videos and the driver's medical notes.

Security guard Markus Fritsche had copied the private material while working for the Schumachers and sold it to the two men. 7. Michael on the slopes in Italy in 2003 Credit: Rex Features. 7.

Security guard Markus Fritsche had copied the private material while working for the Schumachers and sold it to the two men. In February the trio were found guilty of their part in the blackmail plot.

The true health condition of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has been closely guarded by his family since his tragic skiing accident in 2013.

Earlier this year, Markus Fritsche, aged 53, stood trial with two others in Wuppertal, Germany, accused of plotting to snatch private photos and medical details from a computer.