Michael Schumacher: news of F1 legend’s health not good, says former Ferrari boss

Luca di Montezemolo hints seven-time F1 champion has suffered setback Michael Schumacher is still receiving intensive treatment at his home in Switzerland. Photograph: Jose Jordan/AFP/Getty Images The condition of the multiple Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was the subject of fresh concern on Thursday evening following a remark from his old Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo, who said: “I have news and unfortunately it is not good.”...

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Michael Schumacher news: A year after coming out of coma there have been precious few signs of progress

With no update on German's progress since anniversary of accident in December, mood music does not suggest German is on path to full recovery There has not been an update on Michael Schumacher's progress since the anniversary of the accident last December Photo: GETTY IMAGES A year ago came ago the news which left Formula One and Michael Schumacher’s devoted fans finally feeling upbeat, with hope of more positive updates to come. But in the...

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F1 legend Niki Lauda says the sport still holds out hope for Michael Schumacher recovery

Schumacher suffered a serious head injury following a ski accident in 2013 and updates about his health have been infrequent and sketchy ever since.   Niki Lauda says F1 is hopeful of a Michael Schumacher recovery Formula One legend Niki Lauda says everybody within the sport is still holding out hope for Michael Schumacher. Schumacher, the most successful driver in F1 history, suffered a serious head injury following a skiing...

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Michael Schumacher German race–car driver

Michael Schumacher, byname Schumi (born January 3, 1969, Hürth-Hermülhein, West Germany [now in Germany]) German race-car driver who set records for the most Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race victories and F1 series championships.As a youth, Schumacher became interested in go-kart racing, an enthusiasm that was supported by his father’s management of a go-kart track. In 1984 and 1985 he won the German junior karting championship, and in 1987 he captured...

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The enigma of Michael Schumacher

We've heard the phrase "the end of an era" in abundance since Michael Schumacher announced his impending retirement but, despite the cliché, that's precisely what it is. Love him or hate him, Schumacher is the most successful driver of his ... We've heard the phrase "the end of an era" in abundance since Michael Schumacher announced his impending retirement but, despite the clich?, that's precisely what it is. Love him or hate him, Schumacher...

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