F1 champion Michael Schumacher in coma after ski accident

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F1 champion Michael Schumacher in coma after ski accident

GRENOBLE, FRANCE (BNO NEWS) -- Retired German racing driver Michael Schumacher, the most successful driver in Formula One history, was in a coma Sunday after suffering a serious head injury in a skiing accident in southeastern France, hospital officials said. He remains in a critical condition.

The accident happened at about 11:07 a.m. local time on Sunday while Schumacher, 44, was skiing with his family on the slopes of the French Alps in Meribel. First responders were at the scene within eight minutes before he was airlifted to a hospital in the nearby town of Moutiers while still conscious.

But Schumacher's condition worsened and he was taken to the University Hospital in Grenoble, where he arrived at 12:40 p.m. "He suffered a serious head injury with coma on his arrival, which required immediate neurosurgical intervention. He remains in a critical condition," the hospital said in a press statement late on Sunday, ending hours of uncertainty.

A statement from Schumacher's management confirmed the information, but provided no new information. "We ask for understanding that we cannot give continuous information about his health," his spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said earlier, adding that the retired racing legend was wearing a helmet and that no other persons were involved in his fall.

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 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.

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[Scott]

A post has been deleted. Stay on-topic.

[noikrit]

Latest news was that he was improving ... I wish him luck ....

[rheinwiese]

Got up early to see him win. Now I stay awake to see him live. Fight Schumi!

[LuckyLew]

"off Piste" .... live by the sword .....
Hope he recovers

[MobileContent]

Very sad indeed. I hope he will recover. I met him twice at Sepang in Malaysia.

[Ulysses G.]

I'm not interested in car racing at all, but even I know this guy. I was pretty shocked that he got hurt in ski accident, rather than a racing car.

[Mosha]

BBC correspondent suggesting the coma may be medically induced

[Jim walker]

Still much safer skiing even without a helmet than coming to Thailand for a motoring holiday. Get well soon Shumi

[atyclb]

History is consistent with evacuation of sub dural hematoma. Can have good prognosis/recovery. A SDH can cause loss of consiousness = coma.

Sad for a guy that spent much of his life at 200 mph.(approx)

Edited December 30, 2013 by atyclb

[Asiantravel]

History is consistent with evacuation of sub dural hematoma. Can have good prognosis/recovery. A SDH can cause loss of consiousness = coma.

Sad for a guy that spent much of his life at 200 mph.(approx)

That wasn't the case with Natasha Richardson who also had a similar skiing accident in 2009 and even got up and laughed directly after it but sadly died two days later

Edited December 30, 2013 by Asiantravel

[7by7]

All the best for a speedy recovery Schu.

Your attitude when racing may not have made you the most popular man in the paddock; especially with Graham Hill, but you are one of the greats.

With a fine sense of humour away from the track as well.

He was not really the Stig, as we all know, and was there because Ferrari wouldn't let anyone else drive an FXX round the Top Gear Track.

Edited December 30, 2013 by 7by7

[thailandbeachisland]

People always looking for adrenaline shots amaze me. Wish him the best but if the worst happens next like just try to use your brain to think more.

[Scott]

It was reported in the Thailand live updates that his prognosis is unclear:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692799-thailand-live-monday-30-dec-2013/?p=7225465

[Basil B]

Hope he pulls through...

Never was a fan, (was patriotic and supported DC).

I am sure his helmet saved his life, well at least gave him a fighting chance, listening to Eddie Jorden this morning he pointed out Micheal would never ski during his F1 years for fear of injuring himself.

[oTwoPies]

"off Piste" .... live by the sword .....

Hope he recovers

Read the last paragraph:-

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/30/michael-schumacher-doctors-update-condition-accident

According to this report Schuie was 20M from the piste! Hardly off piste.

Last night it was a minor bump on the head, today it is life threatening. Let's wait until we have the full picture.

[Mosha]

BBC World News

"He is fighting for his life".

[zydeco]

Isn't this how Natasha Richardson died?

[Maestro]

Presumed spot where Schumacher had the accident:

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2530681/Michael-Schumacher-brain-surgery-piste-skiing-accident-leaves-coma.html

[Mosha]

Surgeons say his helmet saved his life

[Basil B]

Slight improvement but not out of danger.

Schumacher's condition improves

German motor-racing champion Michael Schumacher's condition has improved slightly after an operation to relieve pressure on his brain, his doctors have said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25558709

[Mosha]

BBC is reporting a Journalist posed as a priest to gain access to him. Security has been stepped up.

[Maestro]

Revealed: The FOUR rocks that left Michael Schumacher fighting for his life... as picture shows blood in the snow where he smashed his head

By ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS and REBECCA EVANS and SIMON TOMLINSON and ALLAN HALL

PUBLISHED: 08:47 GMT, 31 December 2013 | UPDATED: 15:56 GMT, 1 January 2014

• Manager denies reports Formula One star had been travelling up to 60mph
• Paramedic said seven-time champion struck boulder then hit three rocks
• Bloodstains could be seen at spot where former F1 ace smashed his head
• Schumacher fell while skiing off-piste in French Alpine resort of Méribel
• Medics say he is 'fighting for his life' after being placed in artificial coma
• His condition remained stable after spending a third night in hospital
• Doctors warn that the next 24 or 48 hours of his recovery 'will be decisive'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2531537/Dramatic-moment-Michael-Schumacher-airlifted-hospital-following-skiing-accident-left-F1-ace-fighting-life.html#ixzz2pC7vIVDj

[F430murci]

Revealed: The FOUR rocks that left Michael Schumacher fighting for his life... as picture shows blood in the snow where he smashed his head

By ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS and REBECCA EVANS and SIMON TOMLINSON and ALLAN HALL

PUBLISHED: 08:47 GMT, 31 December 2013 | UPDATED: 15:56 GMT, 1 January 2014

• Manager denies reports Formula One star had been travelling up to 60mph
• Paramedic said seven-time champion struck boulder then hit three rocks
• Bloodstains could be seen at spot where former F1 ace smashed his head
• Schumacher fell while skiing off-piste in French Alpine resort of Méribel
• Medics say he is 'fighting for his life' after being placed in artificial coma
• His condition remained stable after spending a third night in hospital
• Doctors warn that the next 24 or 48 hours of his recovery 'will be decisive'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2531537/Dramatic-moment-Michael-Schumacher-airlifted-hospital-following-skiing-accident-left-F1-ace-fighting-life.html#ixzz2pC7vIVDj

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This was a good report!

[Maestro]

3 January 2014 Last updated at 21:57 GMT

Michael Schumacher ski helmet camera 'examined'

Investigators in France are examining a camera which had been fixed to the ski helmet of injured Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, media reports say.

Authorities were hoping the device may reveal clues about the circumstances of his skiing accident in the French Alps, a source told the AFP news agency.

Police also interviewed Schumacher's teenage son, who witnessed the crash.

-- BBC 2014-01-03

[Basil B]

"critical but stable"

As a F1 fan I shamefully admit that there was many a Grand Prix where I was wishing a tier would blow and he would go spinning out, now I wish him a full and speedy recovery.

[Basil B]

Still not much news again today.

Sky news reports:

Family of Michael Schumacher rubbish reports 'he is out of danger'

Speaking outside the hospital former F1 driver Philippe Strieff told reporters: "I'm not a doctor, I'm repeating what Gerard Saillant (surgeon and friend of the Schumacher family) told me.

"He said it is a serious condition but his life is not in danger anymore, thankfully. He is such a healthy man. He's 45, he's young and has always been very fit. He is in top shape physically so there are no reasons why he would not make it."

But the claim drew a furious reaction from Schumacher's management team who insist only official statements released on their behalf should be given credence.

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/9101063/family-of-michael-schumacher-rubbish-reports-he-is-out-of-danger

Maybe Philippe misunderstood what Gerard said.

Or should the headline have read "Michael Schumachers Management team rubbish reports he is out of danger"

seems to me they are trying to manipulate the information the press gets.

Edited January 5, 2014 by Basil B

[mania]

Very sad news today

Michael Schumacher: 'only a miracle' can save him

The family is said to be concerned that the French doctors treating

Schumacher have little hope that he will recover and now assume

that he will remain in a vegetative state for the rest of his life.

Edited March 9, 2014 by mania

[Chicog]

I can't believe that even though the family have made it clear that they alone will release any relevant information, the German magazines and English rags insist on writing about it.

And they can make up what they like by writing "sources claimed".

[Mosha]

I posted this in the F1 2014 topic. "Blood clots too deeply embedded in his brain to be operated on."

http://news.uk.msn.com/world/schumacher-condition-unchanged