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#1 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:41

Marca reports Schumacher was knocked out, which is never good.

This is the Associated Press account:

By Jorge Sainz, Associated Press Writer
MADRID — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was slightly injured Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in the Spanish city of Cartagena, an official said.

Schumacher fell during a private testing session of superbikes at a race track and was later hospitalized, said an official with the Murcia regional health department. The health official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with department rules.

The official did not give details but said Schumacher's injuries were not serious, and that he remains under observation at Virgen Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. Cartagena is located in Murcia.

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#2 mursuka80

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:44

I hope MS is okay :( I think Corinna will put her foot down eventually and makes MS stop his bike ventures.

#3 Craven Morehead

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:47

get well soon Michael.

#4 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:47

If it is true he was knocked out that is certainly not good.

He got through 16 seasons in Formula One with only a broken leg to show for it.

The bikes appear to be quite a passion for Schumacher, and he's entitled to do what makes him happy in his retirement.

But I'd hate to see him hurt himself badly.

He's 40 after all, and although he still appears very fit, injuries and breaks take longer to recover from the older you get.

And you don't want a head injury at any age.

#5 lukywill

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:57

it seems he break a few ribs.

#6 RedBaron

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:59

:( Hope he is ok and whatever happened he recovers fully.

#7 FlashMaster

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:01

Laut spanischen Medien hat sich Schumacher den Arm und einige Rippen gebrochen


According to spanish media he break his arm and several rips :cry:

edit: bild.de :

#8 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:02

Originally posted by FlashMaster


According to spanish media he has one broken arm and some rips


Really? That isn't really a minor injury as suggested in the AP piece.

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:05

Originally posted by mursuka80
I hope MS is okay :( I think Corinna will put her foot down eventually and makes MS stop his bike ventures.


It does seem strange that he was very vocal about safety in F1 and then takes this sort of risk.

#10 Keir

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:07

He's a race driver. Risk ?

#11 primer

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:08

Originally posted by mursuka80
I think Corinna will put her foot down eventually and makes MS stop his bike ventures.


Is she prepared to give up horse riding? :D

#12 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:08

Originally posted by Keir
He's a race driver. Risk ?


The danger racing a motorbike is far greater than the danger racing an F1 car, especially these days.

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:40

According to his official website he is unhurt and now Bild also quotes a Spanish doctor telling there's nothing to worry about.

From Michael's website:

11/02/09
All-clear after biking-accident

Michael is fine after an accident in Cartagena.

"Today I had an accident at the biking tests in Cartagena, and to be safe I went to a hospital. I was driving down start-finish and when breaking into the first corner I hit some bumps which made me fall. The checks in the hospital showed nothing and I am fine."


Edit: According to reports he landed on his head, so it must have looked indeed pretty scary.

#14 Tomecek

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:51

Schumi :up: for enjoying himself.


But the journalists have to uplift they performance really.... :down:

#15 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:54

Well, he can't spell braking so perhaps he did hit his head...

Bild are exercising restraint in their coverage of this story...

http://www.bild.de/

#16 Craven Morehead

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:54

agreed on both points Tomecek

#17 Clatter

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:57

Originally posted by Keir
He's a race driver. Risk ?


A minor high speed shunt in a car is an uncontrolled ride with a sudden stop, that 99 times out of 100 they will walk away from. The equivalent on a bike is skidding along on your back hitting bumps, kerbs, barriers or anything else that is in the way, and quite possibly getting flipped like a rag doll. The risks for a biker are far far higher.

#18 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:02

Originally posted by Clatter
The risks for a biker are far far higher.


Absolutely. Schumi may get a lot of enjoyment from riding bikes, but IMO he is exposing himself to far greater risk of serious injury.

He's made his millions and can do what he wants, but it is more dangerous.

#19 BRK

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:13

Originally posted by mursuka80
I think Corinna will put her foot down eventually and makes MS stop his bike ventures.


As much as I'd love to see him continue,I wish this happens.

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:14

Originally posted by Clatter
It does seem strange that he was very vocal about safety in F1 and then takes this sort of risk.


It's called a mid-life crisis :)

#21 Clatter

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:16

Originally posted by Rob


It's called a mid-life crisis :)

:rotfl: :rotfl: I wish I could afford to have one.

#22 ex Rhodie racer

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:19

Originally posted by potmotr


Absolutely. Schumi may get a lot of enjoyment from riding bikes, but IMO he is exposing himself to far greater risk of serious injury.

He's made his millions and can do what he wants, but it is more dangerous.


He is doing what he wants. :up:
Get well soon champ, and don´t listen to these sissy boys. :lol:

#23 BuzzingHornet

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:20

The guy has balls of steel :)

#24 Clatter

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:21

Originally posted by BuzzingHornet
The guy has balls of steel :)


So that's what the sparks were from. :)

#25 kar

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:39

Poor Schumi - I hope he gets better soon :(

#26 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:45

According to our patrons at Autosport Schumacher wasn't knocked out...

A spokesperson for the former Ferrari driver told autosport.com that despite widespread media speculation that Schumacher had been knocked out in the crash, 'he was definitely not unconscious when he was brought to the ambulance'.

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/73229

#27 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 20:07

According to Bild, Schumi may have left the hospital in a neckbrace then flew home...

"Er wurde zwar sofort in die nahe Klinik Virgen de la Arrixaca in Murcia gebracht. Aber ernsthafte Verletzungen konnten dort zum GlĂ¼ck nicht festgestellt werden. Deshalb konnte er das Krankenhaus schon wieder verlassen – angeblich mit einer Halskrause."

Or... "He was taken straight away to the nearest clinic.. in Murcia. But luckily they didn't find any serious injuries so he was able to leave the hospital again, allegedly wearing a neckbrace."

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 20:19

Originally posted by potmotr
According to our patrons at Autosport Schumacher wasn't knocked out...

A spokesperson for the former Ferrari driver told autosport.com that despite widespread media speculation that Schumacher had been knocked out in the crash, 'he was definitely not unconscious when he was brought to the ambulance' .

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/73229


That doesn't mean he wasn't knocked out. Another sources say he was unconscious for less than a minute, so I guess he was out for a short time but was awake when brought to the ambulance, as the quote says.

#29 Chubby_Deuce

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 20:44

Plenty of people in bike accidents are out for just a few moments. Ambulances can't roll until the track is cold.

#30 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:29

Originally posted by postajegenye


That doesn't mean he wasn't knocked out. Another sources say he was unconscious for less than a minute, so I guess he was out for a short time but was awake when brought to the ambulance, as the quote says.


Being knocked out for any period of time is very bad for you.

Even if it is less than a minute, it is still hitting your head hard enough for your brain to shut down for a time.

Not good.

#31 alfa1

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:43

Originally posted by FlashMaster
According to spanish media he break his arm and several rips :cry:
edit: bild.de :


Now that we know he had absolutely none of those injuries whatsoever, those media organisations who reported broken arm and ribs should be remembered for what they are, and the credibility they dont have.

Stupidly, several of those who reported the supposed fact of the broken arm and ribs also mentioned at the end of the article that he was checked at the hospital and no injuries are found. Any journalist with any integrity should have killed the sensationalist headlines at that point.

This article in The Sun (UK) is typical...

The seven-times Formula One world champion was knocked unconscious and suffered two broken ribs.
Schuey, 40, also injured his neck and wrist after falling from his motorbike at a speed track in Alicante, Spain.
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"The checks in the hospital showed nothing and I am fine"


http://www.thesun.co...icle2228801.ece

#32 potmotr

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Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:50

Originally posted by alfa1


Now that we know he had absolutely none of those injuries whatsoever, those media organisations who reported broken arm and ribs should be remembered for what they are, and the credibility they dont have.

Stupidly, several of those who reported the supposed fact of the broken arm and ribs also mentioned at the end of the article that he was checked at the hospital and no injuries are found. Any journalist with any integrity should have killed the sensationalist headlines at that point.


To be fair, it was an evolving story which was initially sourced from people within the hospital.

In this internet era being first is everything.

Have you watched Sky News? Never wrong for long...

#33 Craven Morehead

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 00:21

Originally posted by alfa1


Now that we know he had absolutely none of those injuries whatsoever, those media organisations who reported broken arm and ribs should be remembered for what they are, and the credibility they dont have.

Stupidly, several of those who reported the supposed fact of the broken arm and ribs also mentioned at the end of the article that he was checked at the hospital and no injuries are found. Any journalist with any integrity should have killed the sensationalist headlines at that point.

This article in The Sun (UK) is typical...

The seven-times Formula One world champion was knocked unconscious and suffered two broken ribs.
Schuey, 40, also injured his neck and wrist after falling from his motorbike at a speed track in Alicante, Spain.
...
"The checks in the hospital showed nothing and I am fine"


http://www.thesun.co...icle2228801.ece


Yep, that is some crap reporting.

#34 Josta

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 08:19

Originally posted by potmotr


Absolutely. Schumi may get a lot of enjoyment from riding bikes, but IMO he is exposing himself to far greater risk of serious injury.

He's made his millions and can do what he wants, but it is more dangerous.



Well, since Roland and Ayrtons deaths, there has only been 1 more in MotoGP. Remember the equipment used in motogp these days is all about safety too.

#35 Chubby_Deuce

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 09:18

There's a much higher rate of minor injuries for sure. Broken bones are a regular occurrence, as is riding with said injuries.

#36 z2z

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 09:21

I hope ..fast recovery for him F60 is waiting ;)

#37 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 09:28

Originally posted by z2z
I hope ..fast recovery for him F60 is waiting ;)


Doesn't look like he will be driving the F60 with the current testing rules.

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 14:16

Glad he's okay. As to whether he should continue riding bikes, Schumi's a big boy and I'm sure he's well aware of the dangers involved. You can't let others dictate your life. If he wants to ride, he'll ride.

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 21:03

Michael KOed:

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More pics in tomorrow's Bild.

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 21:15

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#41 BiH

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 21:59

that pic looks scary with him just lying down.

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 22:32

Originally posted by BiH
that pic looks scary with him just lying down.


Prolly just shocked and coping with the adrenaline rush.

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Posted 12 February 2009 - 23:45

Get well Schumi! Hope he's back on a bike soon.

Originally posted by Chubby_Deuce
There's a much higher rate of minor injuries for sure. Broken bones are a regular occurrence, as is riding with said injuries.

While that's true, it never stopped me from hopping unto a bike either, especially after an accident.

My common response to my concerned mother was always the same: "There are statistically more people getting injured or die in household accidents than anything other. So I'd better get out than stay home."

And I know the counterarguments to this.

#44 Chubby_Deuce

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 01:01

I have a broken thumb in my avatar photo. :D

#45 Galko877

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 05:50

Originally posted by HP
Get well Schumi! Hope he's back on a bike soon.

While that's true, it never stopped me from hopping unto a bike either, especially after an accident.

My common response to my concerned mother was always the same: "There are statistically more people getting injured or die in household accidents than anything other. So I'd better get out than stay home."

And I know the counterarguments to this.


That's Schumacher's argument also when he is asked about it.

More photos of the accident: http://www.bild.de/B...rror-sturz.html

It was a big one indeed. He is lucky not to be injured at all! :eek:

#46 Der Pate

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 14:15

That´s the cause, you should never leave four-wheels-drive...

#47 Andy35

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 14:20

He's probably playing football with the kids as we speak ...

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 14:20

Originally posted by AFCA
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It looks bad. Hope he will get better soon and will continue motor racing.

#49 potmotr

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 15:19

Originally posted by Galko877


That's Schumacher's argument also when he is asked about it.

More photos of the accident: http://www.bild.de/B...rror-sturz.html

It was a big one indeed. He is lucky not to be injured at all! :eek:


Jeez, you're right, that looks like quite a nasty crash.

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 17:28

Looks like he was lying motionless there for a time. It was probably a very scary sight.

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