Prosecutors investigating Schumacher’s accident in the French Alps on Dec 29 –
which left the German in a medically induced coma, fighting for his life –
are on Wednesday expecting to disclose their findings into the causes of the
crash. It is hoped the former F1 champion’s ski helmet camera will help
determine his speed at the time of the accident, on a small off-piste
section of the Meribel ski resort.
Investigators have also been looking at whether the limits of the ski runs
next to the accident site were correctly marked, as well as whether the
safety releases on Schumacher’s skis worked properly. They will brief
journalists on Wednesday morning in the Alpine town of Albertville.
Despite conflicting reports emerging from Grenoble, Schumacher’s condition has
not changed over the past few days and his manager, Sabine Kehm, said
earlier this week that any further treatment will be kept private.
“We would like to clearly stress that any information regarding Michael’s
health not coming from the doctors treating him or from his management must
be treated as invalid and pure speculation,” Kehm said.
Schumacher’s condition has attracted intense media interest. Last week a
journalist disguised himself as a priest in a bid to gain access to the
French hospital room where the Formula One star is being treated.
A vigil was also held outside the hospital last Friday for Schumacher’s 45th
birthday, with tributes pouring in from Formula One and across the world.
Schumacher won a record seven world championships and 91 race victories during
his 19-year career. After wining five straight titles with Ferrari from 2000
before retiring in 2006, he returned for three seasons with Mercedes from
2010, securing one podium.