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SCHUEY TIPPED TO RECOVER

Michael Schumacher is responding to treatment and will recover from ‘very difficult situation’ says ex-Ferrari boss

Luca Cordero di Montezelmo contradicts reports by insisting 'strong, determined' F1 legend will overcome his head injuries

Seven-time world champion is backed to recover due to his strong personality

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is responding to treatment and will recover from life-threatening head injuries, according to a former Ferrari supremo.

Luca Cordero di Montezelmo contradicted recent reports that the condition of Germany’s seven-time Formula One world champion is getting worse.

Seven-time world champion is backed to recover due to his strong personality
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Seven-time world champion is backed to recover due to his strong personalityCredit: PA:Press Association

The ex-chairman of Italian car giant Ferrari told : “I'm very pleased to know that he is reacting.

“I know how strong he is. I'm sure that thanks to his determination, which will be crucial, he will come out from this very, very difficult situation.”

Schumacher, 47, was put in a medically-induced coma three years ago after two life-saving operations following a skiing accident in the French Alps.

Schmacher was known for his dedication and overwhelming desire to win during his legendary career
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Schmacher was known for his dedication and overwhelming desire to win during his legendary career in Formula One, spanning 1991-2006 and then 2010 to 2012Credit: EPA FILE
Schmacher congratulates fellow German and Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel on his third world title in 2012
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Schmacher congratulates fellow German and Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel on his third world title in 2012 - eight years after Schuey won the last of seven crownsCredit: DPA
Schmacher enjoys victory at the Japanese GP in 2002, the year he won his fifth world crown
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Schmacher enjoys winning the Japan GP in 2002 when he won his fifth world titleCredit: Getty Images

The former Ferrari, Jordan, Benetton and Mercedes legend reportedly cried when hearing his son and daughter earlier this year and is thought to now recognise some faces.

He has been at his family home in Gland, Switzerland, since June 2015.

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