Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher will undergo surgery after suffering a broken bone fragment during a jetski competition recorded for a television show, according to n-tv.de.
The injury occurred during the filming of the new RTL program "Jetski Star WM," which is hosted by Stefan Raab. German media outlets, including BILD and WEB.DE, report that Schumacher crashed during the event and must now be operated on, with the procedure scheduled for Monday.
n-tv.de reports that a piece of bone broke off in the accident. T-Online describes the injury as having "serious medical consequences," though specific details about which bone was affected or the exact nature of the crash have not been provided in the available reporting.
The incident took place at a time when Raab's new show was already drawing attention for its risks. WELT noted that the program appeared to be prone to problems, writing that "what can go wrong, goes wrong" for Raab during the production. The show involves celebrities competing on personal watercraft, a format that carries inherent physical dangers.
Schumacher, who is the younger brother of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, has stayed active in motorsport and media appearances since retiring from racing. His participation in the jetski event was part of the entertainment program's lineup, but the crash has now sidelined him for medical treatment.
The operation is set to take place on Monday, according to BILD. Further updates on Schumacher's recovery are expected once the surgery is completed, though no timeline for his return to public activities has been reported yet.
