German driver and Formula One legend - Michael Schumacher - was on holiday with friends and family in French Alps during December 2013. That was when he suffered a 'severe he injury' while skiing. Michael Schumacher was immediately airlifted to Greble Hospital and required 'immediate neurosurgical intervention'. former Ferrari driver went under knife for two life-saving operations and remained in a coma post accident. Doctors described condition as 'extremely serious' immediately after surgery. medical staff also said that he would have died h he t been wearing a ski helmet.

Michael Schumacher - Life before accident 

Michael Schumacher is held by Formula One critics and fans as one of greatest - if t all-time greatest - Formula One drivers in history of sport. At his peak, German was ranked among world's richest athletes. Ferrari speedster h a record of 91 wins and 151 podium finishes over course of his distinguished career. His skills behind wheel helped him register record for fastest laps (77).

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What happened after incident?

Schumacher is currently under care of a 15-member medical team. Back in 2015, Michael Schumacher's manr - Sabine Kehm - revealed that racer’s situation was slowly improving "considering severeness of injury he h." But a year later, Schumacher’s lawyer told a court that his client "cant walk". Michael’s former boss at Ferrari and close friend - Jean Todt - told media that he makes it a point to see former F1 champion about twice a month.

Michael Schumacher recently underwent stem cell surgery in Paris. An anymous source from within hospital revealed that he has reportedly regained consciousness. Michael Schumacher will need to go through anti-inflammatory stem cell perfusion. That surgery will be conducted by a famous cardiovascular surgeon - Philippe Menasché.

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