MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is a tragic legend of Formula One who sadly crashed during a ski trip to Switzerland in 2013 and received a traumatic brain injury. Are there any recent updates on Michael Schumacher's health?
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Now no longer the world's most decorated F1 racer, but still one of the most treasured sportsmen in modern history sustained a devastating head injury in 2013 which forced him into an abrupt retirement from driving. He has remained secluded from public view since then, with rare and fleeting updates from his family on his progress. Only doctors and close friends have proved bold enough to lift the lid, insisting the sportsman will fight on.
now no longer the world's most decorated F1 racer, but still one of the most treasured sportsmen in modern history sustained a devastating head injury in 2013 which forced him into an abrupt retirement from driving. He has remained secluded from public view since then, with rare and fleeting updates from his family on his progress. Only doctors and close friends have proved bold enough to lift the lid, insisting the sportsman will fight on.
Afterwards, his family moved him home to Gland, Switzerland, where he continues his rehabilitation.
“I saw the race together with Michael Schumacher at his home in Switzerland.
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“Michael is in the best hands and is well looked after in his house.
“He does not give up and keeps fighting.”
Mr Todt mentioned their relationship is not quite the same as it once was, and Schumacher’s family continues to fight with him.
He continued: “His family is fighting just as much and of course our friendship can not be the same as it once was.
“Just because there’s no longer the same communication as before.
“He continues to fight. And his family is fighting the same way.”
Another optimistic update came from F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone, who said last month he was anticipating Michael could one day answer questions on his health himself.
He said: “He is not with us at the moment. But when he gets better, he’ll answer all the questions.”
While Schumacher continues on the road to recovery, only select people are allowed to see him.
Luca Badoer, a former colleague of Schumacher's at Ferrari, said only his wife chooses who is allowed to visit.
He said: “Only a few people are allowed to visit Schumacher.
"His wife Corinna decides who is allowed to see him.”
While Mr Schumacher recovers, Italian Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc has been hailed as his successor on the track.
FIA president Jean Todt and Formula 1 motorsport director Ross Brawn compared the Monegasque driver to the recovering racing hero.
Mr Leclerc said: “It’s always very nice to hear these type of things. But I’m only 21, I haven’t proved anything compared to what Michael has.
“So for now it’s it’s way too far to speak about these things I’m working on my career, trying to have the best career possible on my side.
“But obviously to be compared with this one, with these people it’s always an honour but it seems very far to me.”
In her first interview since Mr Schumacher’s injury, Michael’s wife Corinna thanked the F1 legend for “doing everything”.
She said: “When I was 30, I very much wanted to have a horse and Michael went with me to Dubai, where I intended to buy an Arabian horse.
"He did everything for me. I will never forget who I have to thank.
“That would be my husband Michael."
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