Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany stands inside his team garage during the first practice session of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit Oct. 5, 2012 (Photo : Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Michael Schumacher's manager gave a rare update on the Formula One champion's health condition, saying that Schumi will hopefully "one day be back with us."
There is scanty information about Schumi's health after he sustained serious head injuries in a skiing accident in December 2013 in the Alpine resort of Meribel.
Schumacher's manager, Sabine Kehm, said during the opening of an exhibition in Marburg, Germany, that it is important to remind people of the seven-time world champion's success.
According to Grand Prix, Kehm said during the exhibition, "He is the most successful driver in history and sometimes, on days like this, it is good to be reminded of it. Of course, Michael is not here and of course, we miss him. We know what has happened and cannot change it."
The manager added that people should accept it and hope with everything that with continued support and patience, the former Ferrari racer will be back with us. Schumacher would have loved to be present during the exhibition given racing was his life.
After the accident, Schumi spent six months in an induced coma to stabilize his condition. Ever since, he has been under specialized medical care at home on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Two weeks ago, BBC reported that Luca di Montezemolo, the former Ferrari president, said the 47-year-old's health condition was "not good."
Di Montezemolo told reporters, "I have news and unfortunately it is not good. Life is strange. He was a fantastic driver and only had one accident with Ferrari in 1999."
The former Ferrari president was speaking in reference to an accident during the British Grand Prix in which Schumi broke his leg.
Many speculations about Schumacher's condition emerged following the skiing accident, with Kehm denouncing many reports.
Kehm accused Bunte magazine of raising "false hopes" shortly before Christmas when it reported that F1 champion was walking again.
Earlier reports indicated that Schumi is paralyzed and confined in a wheelchair, having memory issues, and cannot speak.
Here is footage for the latest updates on Schumacher's health conditions.
