Hospital staff member says Schumacher is 'aware'
Michael Schumacher is "aware", according to an anonymous source at the Paris hospital where the F1 legend is currently being treated.
Le Parisien newspaper this week revealed that the former Benetton, Ferrari and Mercedes driver was admitted on Monday to the Hopital Europeen Georges-Pompidou.
Reportedly, the 50-year-old - who was brain damaged in a 2013 skiing fall - will receive experimental stem cell treatment. The report said the treatment is risky.
Almost nothing is known about Schumacher's condition - like whether he is even aware of his surroundings.
"Corinna and the family have kept a very tight control on information about his condition and his treatment which, I think, is a pity," said former Mercedes boss Nick Fry in his new book.
It means Schumacher's fans have to resort to unofficial reports and rumours for information.
Italian newspaper La Repubblica quoted Milan-based biology professor Angelo Vescovi as saying he was "contacted by a person who knew Schumacher's family" some years ago.
"They asked if something could be done (for Schumacher)," he said. "At that time, we had made an attempt to inject the same cells we use for multiple sclerosis into the brain of a boy in a coma with quite good results.
"At the moment, we can only make assumptions about what they are doing in Paris."
On Tuesday, Le Parisien published quotes attributed to an anonymous staff member working at the Paris hospital.
"Yes, he is in my area," the unnamed person said. "And I can assure you that he is aware."
Jean Todt, who along with Mick Schumacher attended the funeral of Anthoine Hubert on Tuesday, also visited the seven time world champion in hospital for 45 minutes.
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All Michael millions of fans are deeply saddened & wish him well, get well Michael you a hero to us always
I wish the Schumacher family would come forward with a little information occasionally, just so that Michael's millions of fans from around the world don't have to rely on scary stories in the press!! #keepfightingmichael never give up ? we love you ?
Kathy I agree with you but I fear the forum trolls would try and distort the real facts....like the authors of many articles on this sight......Just hope Michael gets better.........
Thank you for your comment Willie. Why do you think that we distort the real facts?
All facts, by definition, are real. It's since Donald moved into the WH that everything now gets labeled as "fake": fake news, fake facts, fake champions, fake arguments, etc., etc.
There is no right or wrong way for a family to handle this. The opposite extreme example is how Ali continued his public, though rare, appearances. It hurt me every time I saw him.