Michael Schumacher starts waking up process

2012 European Grand Prix

One month after his skiing accident, the first real signs of progress in Michael Schumacher’s recovery have begun.

Michael’s PR spokeswoman, Sabine Kehm, said in a statement: “Michael’s sedation is being reduced in order to allow the start of the waking up process which may take long time. For the protection of the family, it was originally agreed by the interested parties to communicate this information only once this process was consolidated.”

French newspaper L’Equipe reported earlier this week that doctors started to slowly to reduce Schumacher’s sedation on Monday while monitoring his progress though a program of neurological tests. While not officially confirmed by Michael’s management it’s been reported the seven-time F1 world champion has “responded positively” to the tests.

Although, this could be considered good news a final prognosis on the result of Schumacher’s condition could still be a few months away. The time taken to ease Michael out of his induced coma could take days or even weeks.

[Source: The Guardian]