Michael Schumachers showing moments of consciousness

USPA News - Retired German race car driver Michael Schumacher, who was severely injured in a skiing accident in France more than three months ago, is showing moments of consciousness and awakening, his spokeswoman said on Friday. "Michael is making progress on his way. He shows moments of consciousness and awakening," spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said about 45-year-old Schumacher, who has been in a medically induced coma since the accident. Kehm said that, together with the team of the hospital in Grenoble, the family is on his side and remains confident during his "long and difficult fight."

Schumacher?s family thanked the public for their continuous sympathies and asked for understanding that they do not intend to disclose details. "This is necessary to protect the privacy of Michael and his family, and to enable the medical team to work in full calmness," Kehm said on behalf of the family. The Formula One legend suffered a severe head injury from a skiing accident on December 29, 2012, when he fell and hit a rock while skiing with his family on the slopes of the French Alps in Meribel. Schumacher was placed in a medically induced coma and has since undergone two operations to remove blood clots from his brain. Schumacher, with 90 wins, 68 pole positions, 75 fastest laps, 1354 points and seven world titles, is regarded by many as the greatest Formula One driver of all time. He won two titles with Benetton, in 1994 and 1995, before switching to Ferrari in 1996 and going on to win five consecutive titles from 2000. He first retired after winning the 2006 Italian Grand Prix but returned to Formula One in February 2010, only to retire for a second time after finishing in 14th position at the Brazilian Grand Prix in November 2012.