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Ralf Schumacher injured in jet ski accident before Italian Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Ralf Schumacher injured in jet ski accident before Italian Grand Prix

Summary

Ralf Schumacher suffered a shoulder injury during a jet ski event on August 29 and required surgery afterwards. The former Formula 1 driver dislocated his shoulder while turning the jet ski. Despite the incident, he remains optimistic about recovering in time to cover the upcoming Italian Grand Prix in Monza this weekend. Schumacher participated in a celebrity competition hosted by TV personality Stefan Raab, where he advanced to the grand final before finishing second.

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Status Watch

•Ralf Schumacher injured his shoulder on August 29.
•He underwent surgery following the incident.
•Schumacher dislocated his shoulder during a celebrity competition.
•He hopes to return for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza this weekend.
•Schumacher finished second in the competition hosted by Stefan Raab.

Latest Updates

12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Ralf Schumacher Injured in Jet Ski Accident Ahead of Italian Grand Prix – Taken For Surgery

What they're saying

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Ralf Schumacher, brother of the seven-time Formual 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, has been injured during a jet ski event. The former racing driver required surgery for a shoulder injury he sustained within him undergoing scans on the evening of…
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