Schumacher escapes injury

Eurosport - Thu, 12 Feb 17:56:00 2009

Retired seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has escaped unhurt from a motorcycle crash in Spain.

FORMULA 1 - Michael Schumacher - 0

Schumacher, 40, was testing his Honda 1000 CBR-Fireblade German superbike at the Cartagena circuit, where he has been since Monday.

"Today I had an accident at the biking tests in Cartagena, and to be safe I went to a hospital," Schumacher said on his official website.

"The checks showed nothing and I just wanted to say that I am fine."

Sabine Kehm, spokeswoman for the racer, said: "It is only a slight concussion. Michael will fly home immediately (following his release)."

Schumacher also complained of pain in his right wrist, although no bones were broken.

His team boss Jens Holzhauer told Cologne's Express newspaper: "This was not as bad as it sounds. It was a harmless slip and a quite normal training fall. He will still fly home this evening."

The German won five of his titles with Ferrari and retired in 2006 after winning a record 91 grands prix.

Sporting Life / Reuters

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  1. @36: Yet it's a pity his most frequently remembered­ attribute was one so familiar with Ferrari even­ today... "break the rules, knowing the FIA will­ bail you out". It would seem that is one legacy­ Ferrari have continued to exploit.

    It takes a good man­ to win, it takes a great man to win fairly...­ Schumacher will be remembered as being simply good, no­ more. There's no doubt he had talent, but as so­ typical with many German sportsmen, not all their­ talent was related to sportsmanship (Klinnsman anyone?)

    From on3ofm4ny, on Wed 11 Feb 10:06PM

  2. Great comment no 38 (hatchetman) - Schumacher's­ record speaks volumes and establishes him as the­ greatest driver ever and his dominance of the sport has­ been matched by only a handful of men and women in­ sport in history. However, I'm not sure the FIA­ were against him as you imply; I think he benefited­ from a few decisions too.

    From Rittick M, on Wed 11 Feb 9:48PM

  3. His team boss Jens Holzhauer ....wtf?
    why does he have­ a team boss...for what? and stil has a spokesperson??­ what a tool
    now go home and play some backgammon­ michael you tard

    From ericmueller1971, on Wed 11 Feb 9:41PM

  4. How many stories are they going to do about this. What­ does this have to do with this seasons racing news.­ NOTHING.............

    From mejask, on Wed 11 Feb 9:24PM

  5. It's a shame that, like most comments on articles­ for many sports, the majority of comments are left by­ semi-literate contributors. I carefully refrain from­ handing out personal insults to "The Others".­ sadly, many of them are unable to show such restraint.­ Michael can only be described as the best ever and I­ regret the FIA found it essential to change so many­ rules to stop him and Ferrari.

    Hatchetman30

    From hatchetman30, on Wed 11 Feb 9:22PM

  6. the bikes sort the brave from the rest good that he had­ a go to see if he has what it take's no giving in a­ bend for these's boy's i like a tryer

    From big toby, on Wed 11 Feb 9:02PM

  7. Great comment no 20 (hamilton not fit to wipe his arse)­ - this may be a bit controversial on this forum but,­ like most legendary sporting masters, Schumacher's­ greatest strength was his humility - something which­ Hamilton clearly lacks...

    From Rittick M, on Wed 11 Feb 9:02PM

  8. never mind that pr*ck was the bike ok?

    From andrew, on Wed 11 Feb 8:52PM

  9. Only a liverpool fan could make a comment like that!!­ Tomosarse number 15!! Scum of the earth, u give­ liverpool a bad name!! Shame there are people like u in­ this world!!

    From rewandjew, on Wed 11 Feb 8:51PM

  10. Some people have no respect!!! He was a great driver, a­ bit of respect could never hurt anyone!

    From rewandjew, on Wed 11 Feb 8:48PM

  11. Great news your ok Michael still the BEST!

    From NIGEL, on Wed 11 Feb 8:48PM

  12. While I'm glad he's ok (even as a Schumacher­ hater), the headline is a bit dramatic. I expect a news­ story with overly dramatic headline next time I get­ concussion too.

    From ginger_gitt, on Wed 11 Feb 8:45PM

  13. So.......................he cheated­ again...........death in formula one and now trying to­ ride his motorbike

    From jangor8, on Wed 11 Feb 8:45PM

  14. should have retired from all motorsports,....maybe he­ should get a moped or segway.

    From steve, on Wed 11 Feb 8:42PM

  15. Kraut who thinks he is God cant ride a motorbike!!

    From e=mc squared, on Wed 11 Feb 8:40PM

  16. I never like him - BUT, I am more than glad that he is­ OK.

    From m.e.jenner, on Wed 11 Feb 8:39PM

  17. schumacher vs the stig, only one winner !

    From P, on Wed 11 Feb 8:38PM

  18. Couldnt give a @#$%.

    From peter s, on Wed 11 Feb 8:26PM

  19. You can REALLY feel the love for Schumacher in the­ comments left!

    From matthew b, on Wed 11 Feb 8:12PM

  20. Schumacher,,,,,WHO,,,,never heard of him

    From denzil, on Wed 11 Feb 8:07PM
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