Published 10:32 IST, September 17th 2019

Michael Schumacher: Latest health update gives hope to F1 icon's fans

On December 29 2013, Michael Schumacher, the legendary F1 racer encountered an accident which saw him sustain serious head injuries.Read more about his recovery

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On December 29, 2013, Michael Schumacher, legendary F1 racer was in French alps enjoying a ski session with his son Mick. As y went off-piste, Michael met with an accident where he sustained serious head injuries. He was placed in an induced coma for next six months. Since n, world has gotten to kw very less about, arguably, best F1 Driver of all time.

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Rehabilitation in Lausanne

Michael Schumacher's family has kept him away from public eye as y take his health as more of a personal matter. It is said that he has spent most of his time in his family home in Lausanne, Switzerland. A state-of-art facility has been created inside his home to tend to him and world's best medical professionals are appointed to his care. In 2016, it was reported that Schumacher could t walk.

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Legend Turns 50

Before his 50th Birthday, family passed a statement saying that - "You can be sure that he is in very best of hands and that we are doing everything humanly possible to help him". y also launched 'Michael Schumacher App' which is a digital collection of 7-time F1 Champion's achievements. His wife, Corinna, commented that "Michael is a fighter and will t give up". It was reported that Michael recently watched a movie with his family and friends.

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Stem-Cell rapy

It was recently revealed that Schumacher was undergoing Stem-Cell rapy in Paris. His doctor predicted that he may be able to cry and move his thumbs. A nurse tending to Schumacher revealed that he is w conscious. Schumi's Ferrari Manr, Jean Todt, visited him in hospital and commented that Schumacher continues to make "good progress" and he "keeps fighting". Schumacher's son, Mick, is taking over his far's legacy as he is racing Formula 2 while being on his way to his Formula 1 debut. stem cell rapy development has given hope to Michael Schumacher's legions of fans.

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08:23 IST, September 17th 2019