Michael Schumacher’s family release rare health update

The Formula 1 legend, who turns 50 tomorrow, is receiving medical care at the family home near Lake Geneva

Michael Schumacher won five of his seven Formula 1 world titles with Ferrari
Michael Schumacher won five of his seven Formula 1 world titles with Ferrari
(Image credit: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images)

Stricken Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher will turn 50 this week and his family have marked the occasion with a rare update on his health.

The seven-time world champion fell and hit his head in a skiing accident five years ago and spent six months in a coma. Since then he has been cared for at his home near Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

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