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Michael Schumacher’s family confident about former F1 champ’s future

Former Mercedes F1 driver Michael Schumacher of Germany pauses during a news conference in Suzuka, Japan on Oct. 4, 2012.
Former Mercedes F1 driver Michael Schumacher of Germany pauses during a news conference in Suzuka, Japan on Oct. 4, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Shizuo Kambayashi

BERLIN – Michael Schumacher’s family is still confident about the former Formula One champion’s future, but isn’t giving any new details about his condition.

A message from Schumacher’s family posted on his official website Thursday thanked fans and well-wishers “for facing this fight together with him and us.” It added: “We remain confident and hope the best for Michael. Your strength is helping us to keep supporting him.”

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The statement gave no further details. The seven-time F1 champion suffered a serious head injury while skiing in France at the end of December, and his manager said in September that he had been released from a Swiss hospital to continue his recovery at home.

Schumacher’s website was reactivated on Thursday to mark the 20th anniversary of his first F1 title.

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