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Michael Shumacher on the road to recovery
Racing fans worldwide breathed a collective sigh of relief this week at the news German Formula One legend Michael Schumacher had emerged from a medically induced coma after nearly six months.
Widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver of all time, Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident at a French ski resort on the 29th of December 2013 and was in a medically-induced coma until the 16th of June 2014.
According to Swiss newspapers, Schumacher was conscious and had his eyes open during a secretive transfer from a hospital in Grenoble to a private facility in Lausanne, not far from where Schumacher’s wife Corinna and their two children live.
The news that Schumacher had emerged from the coma and entered the next stage of recovery was greeted with warmth across the world.
Sabine Kehm, the seven-time world champion’s spokeswoman, thanked the doctors in Grenoble and asked for “understanding that his further rehabilitation will take place away from the public eye”.
After winning his first Formula One race at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992 and his first world championship in 1994, Schumacher went on to dominate the sport over the following decade, winning five consecutive world titles with the Ferrari racing team.
Schumacher’s record of 91 Formula One victories remains by far the most wins of any driver in the history of the sport, 40 more than the next best – Alain Prost of France. Schumacher’s records also include the most wins in a season (13), pole positions (68) and fastest laps (77).
While much remains unclear about Schumacher’s future, this week’s news indicates that the Red Baron is finally on the road to recovery.
Michael Schumacher – quick facts:
- Born January 3, 1969 in Germany
- Competed in 308 races
- Won 91 Formula One victories
- Won seven Formula One world championships between 1994-2004
- Finished on the podium in every Formula One race in 2002
- Regarded as best Formula One driver ever
- Raced for Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari and Mercedes
- Retired in 2006 before signing for Mercedes in 2010
- Announced final retirement from racing in late 2012
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