The Rio Paralympics Gold medalist Vanessa Low is the winner of the inaugural Keep Fighting Award, an initiative inspired by Michael Schumacher. The award will be presented by FIA President Jean Todt and reigning Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg on January 30, at Europe's largest sports business congress, SPOBIS, in Düsseldorf. The Paralympic athlete was chosen by the family of Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher as "this impressive figure embodies and conveys the values that this prize wants to promote: to never […]

Michael Schumacher’s family launches a new non-profit action that seeks to channel the positive energy received by the seven times Formula One world champion and his family as a force for good in the world. The ‘Keep Fighting’ initiative aims to unite the people who are inspired by the career and character of Michael Schumacher and to encourage them to keep fighting and never give up.    The initiative is managed by the Michael Schumacher’s office (The MS Office) and #TeamMichael on behalf of the […]

Michael Schumacher will return home to continue his recovery, almost nine months after suffering serious injury following a skiing accident in France. Schumacher has been in hospital in the Swiss city of Lausanne since being transferred from Grenoble in mid-June. In her first official statement since that occasion, Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has confirmed that the German's rehabilitation will now continue at home. She nonetheless warned that Schumacher's recovery will still take time. 'Henceforth, Michael's recovery will take place at his home. 'Considering the injuries […]

The hospital in Grenoble where Michael Schumacher lay in coma for almost six months reported medical documents about the F1 legend's condition stolen, it has emerged. Earlier, the former Ferrari and Mercedes driver's management urged media outlets not to buy or publish the medical file that is on the market for a reported EUR 50,000. The German journalists association, or Deutsche Journalisten-Verband, is also warning against the publication of the information, arguing it is "without substance and relevance". "The contents of this file has neither […]

Michael Schumacher is out of a coma and has left Grenoble hospital, his manager Sabine Kehm has confirmed. Schumacher was seriously injured in a skiing accident at the end of December 2013 and has been in Grenoble hospital as doctors tended to his recovery, which included two operations. Schumacher's rehabilitation will now take place away from the public eye. 'Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation,' said a satetement. 'He is not in a coma anymore. 'His family would […]

Michael Schumacher is showing 'moments of consciousness', according to his manager Sabine Kehm. Schumacher has been in a coma since a skiing accident at the end of December 2013 but in a statement released on Friday morning, Kehm revealed that the Formula 1 legend is making progress. 'Michael is making progress on the way', read the statement. 'He shows moments of consciousness and awakening. We are on his side during his long and difficult fight, together with the team of the hospital in Grenoble, and […]

Michael Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has said that there are 'small and encouraging signs' for the injured German but warns that he faces a long recovery. Schumacher has been in a coma since a skiing accident on December 29 last year and the wake-up process has been ongoing since the end of January. "We are and remain confident that Michael will pull through and will wake up," Kehm said in a statement released on Wednesday morning. "There sometimes are small, encouraging signs, but we also […]

The investigation into Michael Schumacher's skiing accident has found no evidence of wrongdoing. Schumacher fell while skiing off-piste at the French resort of Meribel on December 29th last year. 'The investigation into the causes and consequences of the December 29 skiing accident of Michael Schumacher ... has been closed on February 12', said a statement released by Patrick Quincy, who was in charge of the investigation. 'No person has been found guilty of any violation.' The investigation also discovered that the rock which caused Schumacher […]

Michael Schumacher's family have reiterated their thanks to the fans of the Formula 1 legend, who remains in a coma in a French hospital. Schumacher has been in a medically induced coma at Grenoble Hospital since suffering severe head injuries while skiing in the French Alps on December 29th. A statement released a couple of weeks ago revealed that Schumacher's sedation was being eased; today's statement confirms that the process is ongoing. ''Michael's family would like to again express their sincere thanks for the continuous […]

The manager of Michael Schumacher says that doctors treating the German are beginning the waking up process. Schumacher has been in an induced coma since a skiing accident at the end of December. 'Michael’s sedation is being reduced in order to allow the start of the waking up process which may take long time,' read a statement released by Sabine Kehm. 'For the protection of the family, it was originally agreed by the interested parties to communicate this information only once this process was consolidated. […]

Michael Schumacher remains in a stable condition in hospital, his manager has confirmed. Schumacher suffered head injuries when he fell while skiing in the French resort of Meribel in late December. He has been in a medically induced coma in Grenoble hospital since the fall. In her first update in 10 days, Schumacher's manager, Sabine Kehm, has urged his supporters to ignore speculation from some sections of the media. 'Unfortunately I have to repeat that any information regarding Michael's health not coming from the doctors […]

The family of Michael Schumacher say that they are overwhelmed by the support shown by fans on the occasion of his 45th birthday. Schumacher has been in a medically induced coma since a skiing accident at the Meribel resort in France on Sunday. Schumacher remains in a critical but stable condition in Grenoble hospital. Ferrari clubs from Italy and France gathered outside of the hospital on Friday and unfurled a giant Ferrari flag to show their support for the injured German. Over 200 fans joined […]