Former F1 champion Michael Schumacher returns home from hospital after eight months

Michael Schumacher has returned to his family home to continue treatment on the extensive head injuries he suffered over eight months ago in a skiing accident, acording to his manager.

Schumacher suffered severe brain damage after hitting his head on a rock while skiing in the exclusive French ski resort of Meribel. He was promptly taken to the Grenoble University Hospital where he underwent two operations to remove haematomas from the brain and reduce swelling.

Schumacher was then transferred to the CHUV in Lausanne nearer to his home.

Speaking publicly for the first time in over a month, Schumacher’s manager Sabine Kehm confirmed that the seven-time Formula One world champion had returned home having made progress in the “past week and months.”

“Henceforth, Michael’s rehabilitation will take place at his home,” said Kehm. “Considering the severe injuries he suffered, progress has been made in the past weeks and months. There is still, however, a long and difficult road ahead.

“We would like to extend our gratitude to the entire team at the CHUV Lausanne for their thoprough and competent work.

“We ask that the privacy of Michael’s family continue to be respected, and that speculations about his state of health are avoided," Kehm added.

Schumacher is a seven-time Formula One (F1) World Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. The Formula 1 website calls him statistically the greatest F1 driver ever.