Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered life-changing injuries in a skiing accident in December 2013, but one of his former colleagues still cherishes the time he spent with the F1 legend Michael Schumacher driving for Benetton in the 1990s (Image: Getty Images )

A friend and former co-worker of Michael Schumacher has spoken about what the Formula 1 legend was really like.

Speaking to Pit Lane Chronicle, our completely FREE weekly F1 newsletter , Jonathan Wheatley reflected on his "tremendous" stint alongside a true sports icon. Now calling the shots at backmarkers Sauber, Wheatley was a key figure at Red Bull for 18 years, starting as team manager then climbing to sporting director. ‌

He was one of the closest allies Christian Horner had, unti

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