Michael Schumacher ‘has been driven round in Mercedes to stimulate his brain as he’s cared for by team of 15 doctors’

MICHAEL Schumacher has reportedly been back in the seat of a Mercedes car almost 10 years since his tragic ski accident.

The F1 legend has been driven around in sporty AMG Merc to help stimulate his brain with familiar sounds of race cars.

Michael Schumacher, pictured before his accident, has been driven round in a Mercedes to help stimulate his brain and help with his recovery

AFPSchumacher has 24-hour assistance from 15 doctors and a team of masseurs after his tragic ski accident almost a decade ago[/caption]

The purpose of the trips was to help his brain by getting him to listen to familiar sounds of race cars and the roar of a Mercedes AMG engineAlamy

It comes as further details emerge about Schumacher‘s condition and treatment.

He is being looked after by an expert team of 15 doctors and his loving wife Corinna at their estate in Switzerland.

Still seen as one of the greatest F1 drivers in history, Schuey has been receiving 24-hour care ever since he suffered a devastating head injury while skiing in the French Alps. 

December 29, marks a decade since the driver fell and struck a a rock so hard it split his helmet in two – leaving him in a coma for 250 days.

German publication BILD recently revealed that alongside the 15 doctors, Schumacher also has a range of masseurs and assistants as part of his care team. 

BILD also broke the heartwarming news about the ex-Mercedes driver being given regular trips in their cars as part of his treatment.

The purpose of the trips was to stimulate his brain with familiar sounds of race cars and the roar of a Mercedes AMG engine.

The seven time world champion dominated motorsport in a decade of dominance between 1994 and 2004 when he won titles with both Ferrari and Benetton.

Schumacher spent over two decades racing, making his F1 debut in 1991 at the Belgian Grand Prix for the Jordan team.

He ended his illustrious career after the 2012 season and was replaced by Lewis Hamilton – the man who would go on to equal his record number of world titles.

Ever since his accident, his family have kept his life and condition completely private and he has not been seen or heard from.

He currently lives alongside his wife at their Lake Geneva home under the care of a team of doctors.

The latest news comes after former F1 ace and pal of Schuey – Timo Glock – spoke about what life could’ve been like had the icon of Motorsports never been in the accident.

The 41-year-old German fantasised over what he thinks Schumacher might be up to today if he was able to recover fully and regain his drive and determination for success.

Timo Glock said: “He would always have been around the F1 paddock but whether he would have been a pundit, I don’t know.

“He would not have been the F1 expert in front of the cameras. Yes, he would have done interviews but I think he would have worked for the sport he lived for.”

But Timo feels like his quest for glory would’ve made him want to continue and win more championships but as a team principle.

He continued: “Maybe not in the first part of his retirement, maybe later on. But he would definitely have been a good person in that position because he knows exactly what it needs.”

Other successful drivers have also turned into team bosses such as Alain Prost and Sir Jackie Stewart.

The driver also said he “never thought it would be that tragic” a decade on from the horror ski crash.

Timo spoke to BettingSites.co.uk about how he first heard about the news and how he never imagined it would cause so much long-term pain to Michael.

“We were playing cards and we heard about it on the news. It was a huge shock. You never thought it would be that tragic.

“With Michael normally you would say he stands up and walks away. But sometimes things can be tragic.”

The ex-Mercedes man hasn’t been seen near a race car in almost a decade as he recovers at home from a tragic skiing accident

Schumacher is looked after by his wife Corinna who has made sure to keep his life and health private amongst just his close friends and familyRex Features