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F1 legend who mentored Michael Schumacher suffers ‘medical emergency’

Jochen Mass during the Grand Prix of Monaco in 1977
Jochen Mass during the Grand Prix of Monaco in 1977 (Getty Images)
  • 78-year-old McLaren F1 legend Jochen Mass has suffered a medical emergency.
  • His family released a statement confirming his stable condition but requesting privacy.
  • Mass will be taking a break from public appearances to focus on recovery.
  • The former F1 driver won the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and raced for McLaren from 1974-1977.
  • He also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1989 and later mentored Michael Schumacher.
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