Can Michael Schumacher talk?

Following the accident, Schumacher was placed in a medically induced coma for six months, and has not been seen in public since. He is reportedly wheelchair-bound, unable to stand on his own, and can no longer speak.

What disability does Michael Schumacher have?

He is paralyzed and is in a wheelchair. He has problems with memory and speech. As soon as he is with his family again, he will be able to recover faster, but it will be difficult.” Schumacher was released from his rehabilitation facility in Switzerland in September to carry on his recovery at home.

Can Schumacher ever recover?

Brain surgeon Erich Riederer believes the seven-time world champion may never fully recover from the accident, saying he was likely left in a "vegetative state".

Is Michael Schumacher awake?

In June, Schumacher woke up from his medically-induced coma, and while he reportedly has made progress since that time, he still faces a long road ahead. Schumacher's home was remodeled to suit his recovery.

When was Schumacher last seen?

Seven-time F1 world champion Schumacher has not been seen in public since his devastating and life-changing ski accident nine years ago. The German legend suffered catastrophic injuries when he went off-piste and hit his head on a boulder while skiing in the French Alps with son Mick, then 14, in December 2013.

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Is Michael Schumacher able to walk now?

He has since been battling to recover from the injury and there have been gradual improvements over the years. However, Schumacher struggles to communicate and is unable to walk.

Is Michael Schumacher still driving?

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How much does it cost to keep Schumacher alive?

Schumacher is reported to have received medical care costing as much as £115,000-a-week as his family, friends and pals all hope he can recover from his horror ski crash.

How did Michael Schumacher get paralyzed?

Schumacher was left in a critical condition after an accident while skiing with his son Mick in the French ski resort of Meribel on December 29 2013. The then 44-year-old had only just retired from F1 for a second time at the end of the previous season, having returned to the sport with Mercedes between 2010 and 2012.

Is Michael Schumacher in a permanent vegetative state?

Not one of the former world champion's doctors, but another Mirror story from the same day—this one written by a neurosurgeon—titled, "It is too early to diagnose Michael Schumacher as being in a permanent vegetative state."

Is there any hope for Schumacher?

Stricken F1 legend Michael Schumacher will "slowly and surely" improve, according to a rare health update provided by his good friend, FIA president Jean Todt. Schumacher is still in rehabilitation after suffering a devastating head injury in a skiing accident on the French Alps in December 2013.

How old was Michael Schumacher when he had his accident?

It's a cruel irony that Schumacher didn't suffer his life-affecting injury on an F1 track, but suffered the most painful accident of his life in a ski resort in the French Alps. He was 44 years old at the time.

Did Senna and Schumacher like each other?

Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna were set to battle for the title in 1994 when tragedy struck at Imola. Until that point however, relations between the pair had been fractious. It was the great F1 rivalry that never was.

Is Schumacher bedridden?

Schumacher is not bedridden or connected to a life support machine.

Did Schumacher pee in his suit?

Some F1 drivers pee in their suits - and legend Michael Schumacher did it 'every race' Lewis Hamilton has declared that he has never gone for a wee in his suit throughout his Formula One career.

How much is Michael Schumacher's car worth?

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How much is Michael Schumacher's Ferrari worth?

RM Sotheby's has announced that Michael Schumacher's old F2003 has now become the most valuable 'modern-era' F1 car ever sold, with an eye-watering price tag of $14.8m. Or $14,873,327 to be exact. It breaks the previous record…

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Did Schumacher regret pushing Senna too hard?

“He said it was his fault because he pushed Ayrton too hard, which it wasn't, of course. But he was heartbroken and we tried to comfort him.” Schumacher did not regret that he had clashed with Senna on occasions but would have been happier if they had not.

Why is Schumacher considered better than Hamilton?

In his 19-season-long F1 career, Schumacher has achieved a total of 68 pole positions, compared to Hamilton's 102. However, the German driver still holds the record for setting the most fastest laps, with 79, 19 more than Hamilton.

Were Hunt and Lauda friends?

While they competed on the track, Hunt readily admitted that the two were good friends from their early days "gypsi(ng) around Europe together" in Formula Three, where they became "mates, not just casual acquaintances." The enduring friendship between the two continued until Hunt's death in 1993.

When did Michael Schumacher become paralyzed?

And ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt said that his miraculous survival was the result of Corrina's steely determination - but that it had come at a price. He told Bild: 'I've spent a lot of time with Corinna since Michael had his serious skiing accident on December 29, 2013. She is a great woman and runs the family.

Where is Michael Schumacher now?

After his accident Schumacher was placed in a medically induced coma until June 2014 and is now back home near Lake Geneva in Switzerland with his family.