Michael Schumacher Coma Condition & News: Finally Leaves Hospital; Continues Rehab at Home

Retired Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was finally released from the hospital nine months after the freak accident that nearly killed him.

It was discussed in the Independent UK that although officially retired from his career in 2006, in 2010, Schumacher had hopes of returning to Formula One racing. He was only able to secure a podium finish for Mercedes, after taking third place in Valencia in 2011. He was also later on replaced by championship contender Lewis Hamilton as he retired for good in 2012.

Several months ago, however, the racer hit his head on a rock while skiing, and has been in the intensive care unit in the Grenoble University Hospital. By June, he was moved to the rehabilitation unit in Lausanne, with his management team confirming that he was brought out of his medically-induced coma, which he was in for 189 days.

According to Telegraph UK, Schumacher's manager said that it will be a "long and difficult road" for the champion, saying that the move from the rehabilitation clinic to his estate in Lake Geneva was not due to improvements in his health. But there have been improvements, nonetheless.

His manager, Sabine Kehm, said, "Henceforth, Michael's rehabilitation will take place at his home. 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."

In a statement made by Kehm, she said, "We would like extend our gratitude to the entire team at CHUV Lausanne for their thorough 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."

Schumacher's family has been hesitant in disclosing information, mainly to protect the privacy of his wife, Corinna, and his children, Gina Marie and Mick, who are 17 and 14, respectively. This is understandable considering that the family has been continually harassed for information regarding the racer's health, with one reporter even dressing up as a priest to be able to gain access to his hospital room.

Kehm also stressed that no details can be provided, stressing that the F1 racer will be treated at home with the support of his family, as they have done so throughout the ordeal.