Legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, one of the most successful racing drivers in the sport’s history, has reportedly hit a real milestone in his long road to recovery, more than 12 years after the devastating skiing accident that basically took him out of the public eye.
For years now, there have been whispers that the German 7 times World Champion has been pretty much confined to his bed for years after that nasty accident back in December 2013, but now according to multiple insiders over the last 24 hours or so, it appears that Schumacher isnt confined to bed at his homes in Majorca, Spain, and near Lake Geneva, Switzerland.
Its just come to light that according to reports Schumacher can now sit up unaided in a wheelchair, a big breakthrough in all the years folks have been wondering what was going on.
Reports just coming in say that Michael Schumacher has taken a significant step forward, he can now sit up straight with a little help in a wheelchair, a major milestone after years of uncertainty. It’s not clear just yet what this means, but for now its being taken as a sign that progress is being made slowly rather than his condition suddenly taking a dramatic turn for the better. The trouble is all this is doing is stirring up all over again the global public’s fascination with what’s going on with his health.
This breaking news, which has been widely reported all over including in the New York Post, Fox Sports and The Sun, is one of the most significant health updates we’ve had in over ten years.
A Rare Glimpse Into a Very Private Recovery
Sources close to the situation indicate that Schumacher is still getting around-the-clock medical care and full-time support from a tight-team overseen by his wife Corinna, who’s really been the driving force behind his care. Visits and information have been pretty heavily restricted for years as a result.
Reports also suggest that he may show some awareness of his surroundings, although the extent of his cognitive abilities remains unclear and unconfirmed.
The Schumacher family has kept a tight lid on all the speculation over the years, and saying that recovering from this kind of blow just takes a really long time and there’s no real idea of when or even if he’ll ever fully get back on his feet.
Over the years, lots of people from the Formula One world — both old teammates and rivals, as well as some of the senior figures in the sport — have all asked to respect the family’s wishes, even as fans continue to hold out hope for some positive news on his situation.
Schumacher’s lasting legacy as one of the greatest drivers the motorsport world has ever seen is still going strong. A record 7 world championships, a tally of 91 Grand Prix wins, that’s nothing short of incredible. Along the way, he cemented his own reputation for absolute precision — all of which helped build a golden age of Formula One with Ferrari.
