Latest as German F1 legend Michael Schumacher leaves Grenoble hospital intensive care nearly six months after skiing crash
Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left intensive care in Grenoble hospital nearly six months after his life-threatening skiing accident, his manager has confirmed.
On behalf of the Schumacher family, who have steered clear of the public eye,
Sabine Kehm said the family were “sure” the wishes of fans had helped the
seven-time Formula
One champion recover and begin his rehabilitation.
In a statement, Kehm said: “Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his
long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore.
“His family would like to explicitly thank all his treating doctors, nurses
and therapists in Grenoble as well as the first aiders at the place of the
accident, who did an excellent job in those first months.
“The family also wishes to thank all the people who have sent Michael all the
many good wishes to Michael. We are sure it helped him.