Michael Schumacher Health Status News: Slow But Steady Progress

A lot has been said and written about Michael Schumacher and his health. However, nothing has been confirmed conclusively about whether or not he is recovering from his ski injuries. But Sabine Kehm says that even though the legendary F1 champion is in a serious condition, he is showing signs of improvement.

Schumacher met with a ski accident in French Alps in December 2013 and has since been off the radar. According to an insider, he still remains in vegetative state, unable to speak and has a team of 15 top medical staff caring for him 24x7 at his mansion in Switzerland.

Not much is revealed about Michael Schumacher and his health due to a media blackout. But Sabine Kehm, his manager, recently made an announcement that Schumacher is making progress, even if it is slow, in his rehab programme.

There are as many as 15 people keeping a constant watch on his condition which costs about £100,000 weekly. Even though this was a tough decision for the family, Sabine said that it is very encouraging to see that Michael is making progress.

In an interview she said, "We are happy to say still he does improvement and I say this always considering the severeness of the injury he had. But of course it will take a very long time for everybody involved to fight, and we are happy to take this fight."

In another interview Sabine added that we "must always keep the seriousness of his injuries in mind".

An insider also added that Schumacher is unable to talk or walk and that his "progress is painfully slow. There is no miracle on the horizon."

It is Professor Jean Francois Payen is leading the team of professional doctors who are conducting brain operations and other medical procedures on Schumacher.