For the first time in a long time, the family of Michael Schumacher released a statement regarding the racing driver's health. It could be taken as either grim or hopeful, but his wife could only tell the media that "something serious has happened."

As many know, in 2013 Schumacher suffered head injuries during an accident while he was skiing in the French Alps. The damage was severe enough to send the world-famous racer into a coma. The racer's head hit a rock so hard that in a report from Express UK, Schumacher's physicians said he could have died outright if he did not have a helmet on.

From then on, Schumacher's family has handled the matter with utmost privacy, which resulted in few updates regarding his health. However, a more recent report from Express UK had the racer's wife Corinna Betsch stating, "The decision to protect his privacy from the public has been taken in Michael's interest. We have made it very clear that something serious has happened."

According to a report by Mirror, Schumacher is currently staying at a hospital in Lake Geneva in the Alps. Meanwhile, the Schumacher family still hopes for a medical miracle that will save the racing star.

Reports about Schumacher's health have been few and far between, as a reflection of the racer's personality. His family said that he valued privacy very much and there was no reason to disclose too many details, especially since his health is not a matter of public concern.

The family has also been known to be aggressive to those who spread fake news about Schumacher's recovery. In one incident, a German magazine called Bunte had to pay the family €50,000 for falsely publishing the news that the racer can walk again.

Schumacher's lawyer denied the claim. He accused the magazine of invasion of privacy as well as giving the fans "false hope."