Photo: Race Pictures

Positive health update reveals Michael Schumacher 'making progress'

21:01, 28 Jan

byKada Sarkozi

According to a report in a British medium, seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher is no longer bedridden.

The Daily Mail reports that Schumacher sources close to the former Benetton and Ferrari driver say that he can now sit up in a wheelchair after being bedridden.

He is reportedly being taken care of by his wife, Corinna, and a group of nurses and therapists.

Photo: Race Pictures

The German suffered a head injury during a skiing trip back in 2013.

Schumacher recently celebrated his birthday on 3 January. He turned 57 years old. His daughter, Gina, celebrated the occasion with posting a special image of his family on Instagram.

Gasly responds to criticism after Instagram post with Schumacher jacket

On Schumacher's birthday, the French driver shared images of skiing in a Marlboro red jacket.

Gasly reacted to the criticism he received for his post at Alpine's launch event. He explained: "I'm a big fan of Michael, I've always shown respect to him. I think I've always shared the fact that he was one of my idols growing up. It was one of his jackets. I love skiing. I've always gone since I was a child. I think it really takes your mind away.

"As I said, I had two weeks. I had one week with my family over Christmas, one week with my friends, which is much needed in my life, just to go away from the environment that we are in usually and just go back to a more traditional life with your friends. I really enjoy this part of things. It was good.

"I think it's unfortunately the life we live in. I think I always show I'm someone very respectful. I had a couple of idols in my life. Michael was and is one of them. So in not a single second I meant anything [bad] by that."

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