Michael Schumacher shows ‘positive signs’ in rare update from F1 insider
An F1 insider has revealed Michael Schumacher has shown his first “sign of life” in years after performing an act alongside other racing legends.
A Formula One insider has revealed a “positive” health update on Michael Schumacher.
The motorsport journalist says there are several “good signs” surrounding the F1 icon’s latest condition, 11 years on from his tragic skiing accident, The Sun reports.
Stefan L’Hermitt of L’Equipe, believes there may have been positive progress made by Schumacher across the past 12 months.
“I would say he’s not doing well, but he might be getting better because fundamentally, we don’t know anything,” he told Le Grand Recit.
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“This year, he signed a helmet for a charity event.”
“Was it his wife (Corinna) who held his hand? We don’t know exactly, but it’s the first time we’ve had a kind of positive sign, almost a sign of life.”
Back in April, Schumacher signed fellow motorsport great Sir Jackie Stewart’s helmet alongside dozens of other drivers in a touching move that has left many hopeful about his health.
He is said to have signed it with the help of Corinna, as an image showed his initials “M.S” on the bottom right of the iconic white helmet.
The signature marked the stricken F1 legend’s only public act since his devastating skiing accident.
L’Hermitt went on to stress that he hasn’t been told about any update regarding Schumacher.
He still believes the Ferrari ace is unable to speak or communicate.
“So we’re still dealing with someone who is still breathing, who might have some small interactions with his family, but we can’t say for sure that he’s doing well,” the reporter added.
Nothing has been seen of Schumacher since his near-fatal crash on Alpine slopes in France on December 29, 2013.
It has also been reported that only three people see him at his secluded home on the Spanish holiday island of Majorca.
Corinna, 56, has managed to create a tight inner circle to keep her husband’s condition private.
Last October, stories emerged claiming that Michael had attended the wedding of his daughter, Gina, 27, in Majorca.
Guests and staff had to hand over their mobile phones, while security guards made sure no one could snoop on the ceremony or party.
But Michael’s former Benetton teammate Johnny Herbert said, “From what I understand, that was all fake news.”
Corinna has also had to cope with a sickening blackmail plot.
Yilmaz Tozturkan, 53, and his son Daniel Lins, 30, had threatened to publish videos and pictures of Michael unless they were given £12 million (A$24,554,040).
Security guard Markus Fritsche had copied the private material while working for the Schumachers and sold it to the two men.
In February, the trio were found guilty of their part in the blackmail plot.
Fritsche was given a two-year suspended sentence, while Tozturkan was jailed for three years, and Lins was given a six-month suspended prison sentence by a German court.
Corinna wanted a harsher sentence for Fritsche.
She said, “What still shocks me most is the massive breach of trust.
“He should receive a punishment for this that deters others from potentially doing the same.”
Schumacher is among the most successful F1 drivers of all time.
He still holds the record of the most world championships alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton.
The German speedster claimed the title in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
He also secured 155 podium finishes during his iconic racing career, competing alongside the sport’s biggest names and teams.
This article originally appeared in The Sun and has been reproduced with permission.
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