Ralf Schumacher requires surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder in a jet ski accident during a celebrity competition in Duisburg, although the former Formula 1 driver still expects to be at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. What began as a weekend of entertainment ended with a painful injury for the German, who also revealed that a piece of bone had broken off.
There were moments of concern over Ralf Schumacher’s condition last Saturday when he was involved in an accident during the celebrity jet ski world championship. Fortunately, the incident was not serious, but the former German Formula 1 driver, who now works as a television pundit for Sky Deutschland, dislocated his shoulder in the fall and was set to undergo surgery.
Ralf Schumacher injured in jet ski accident in Duisburg
The event took place on the Duisburg regatta course, where Ralf Schumacher had reached the final of the individual competition. In the team event, however, the six-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner competed alongside television presenter Stefan Raab.
The pair collided with a buoy before managing to get back onto the jet ski shortly afterwards, also with the assistance of the rescue team. Ralf Schumacher immediately appeared to be in pain and later explained what had happened to RTL+.
“My shoulder was dislocated when I tried to turn the jet ski around so quickly. I hope nothing is broken. Thank God. A huge thank you to the team who got me out of there so quickly. And thanks to the doctor who put my shoulder back in place. It’s not exactly pleasant, I have to admit. But at the moment I’m OK.”
Ralf Schumacher expects to return for the Italian GP at Monza
After undergoing an X-ray, Ralf Schumacher later posted an update about his condition on social media. Further examinations revealed that the injury involved more than the initial shoulder dislocation, meaning the former Williams and Toyota Formula 1 driver would require surgery.
“It was only a shoulder dislocation, or a dislocated shoulder, but unfortunately a piece of bone broke off as well,” Ralf Schumacher added. “The operation will be over quickly and then I should be back in Monza as well. I only have to hold my microphone with my left hand.”
Despite the injury, Ralf Schumacher therefore expects to fulfil his television duties at Monza, where the 2026 Italian Grand Prix is the next event on the Formula 1 calendar.
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