While Michael Schumacher is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation program at his home in Geneva, Switzerland, reports on his health condition have remained elusive following an ongoing media blackout requested by his family. Latest rumors indicate that the Schumacher family is almost giving up due to the slow progress in the former F1 champion's health.
The seven-time Formula One world champion sustained serious injuries in December 2013 during an unfortunate skiing accident at the French Alpine Resort of Meribel. Schumi woke up from a medically induced coma last June, and he is now under extensive care of 15 medical doctors 24/7 in his home that has a state-of-the-art medical suite.
Until now, the horrific accident continues to distress Schumacher and his family. In fact, there are reports indicating that the family is almost giving up because of his slow rehabilitation progress, according to Jobs N Hire. The 46-year-old F1 superstar's family was reportedly struggling with $154,000 weekly rehabilitation bill that has already surpassed $15 million.
It has been two years since the skiing accident, but the family still prefers their privacy on the issue. According to The Bit Bag, latest reports reveal some problems with Schumi's weight and treatment costs, while statements from Lewis Hamilton, Maurizio Arrivabene, and Jean Todt have been interpreted wrongly.
The ex-racer's recovery appears extremely slow amid being treated at a highly-secure facility where only close family members and friends have permission to visit in addition to medical staff. However, this struggles and challenges have not stopped the family from keeping the hope as they believe that a full recovery is possible.
Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm had also initially said that Schumi's health condition is improving.
During an interview via YouTube, Kehm said, "We are happy to say he still 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."
Watch the clip below for an exclusive interview with Kehm.