Michael Schumacher News Update: Icon Niki Lauda Still 'Has Hopes' For The F1 Driver's Health
Information over car racing legend Michael Schumacher remains in close wraps fueling wild speculations about his real health condition. Despite repeated attempts by the Schumacher family to downplay reports of his precarious state, rumors have become a media news staple.
However, Mercedes chairman Niki Lauda says that loyal Shumacher fans deserve to be informed of the actual condition surrounding the seven-time world racing champion rather than be fed with sensationalized reports from unscrupulous tabloids adding that a 'middle ground' can be reached regarding the self-imposed news blackout.
"The family protects him and I understand that completely. But it means that all those who would like to know something, do not. I often think of him, but unfortunately I have no contact. We all just hope, hope, hope," remarked Lauda as quoted by Sunday Express.
As reported by Ecumenical News, no new updates regarding his health are expected to surface until a miraculous recovery as the Schumacher family is extremely private. So far, fans could only find recourse in prayers hoping the racing icon's health normalizes as soon as possible.
Sabine Kehm, Schumacher's manager and spokesperson, recalled being told by the ace racing champion that he wanted to shy away from public spotlight just before the fateful ski accident in France.
"You don't need to call me for the next year, I'm disappearing. I think it was his secret dream to be able to do that someday. That's why now I still want to protect his wishes in that I don't let anything get out," said Kehm as quoted in a report by The Bit Bag.
Schumacher's words to Kehm seemed prophetic since the accident. News about his health condition and recovery status remain scarce while getting rehabilitated at his Lake Geneva home in Switzerland.
Michael Schumacher and his 14-year-old son met an accident while spending winter holidays in the French Alps. Recalling the media frenzy following initial reports of the accident, Kehm struggled to keep reporters at bay while ensuring security at the hospital.
