A year after coming out of coma Michael Schumacher shows precious few signs of progress

Michael Schumacher's health has been described as "not good"

Daniel Johnson

A year ago came ago the news which left Formula One and Michael Schumacher’s devoted fans finally feeling upbeat, with hope of more positive updates to come. But in the 12 months since Schumacher’s manager announced he was no longer in a coma, there have been precious few messages or signs of progress.

There have not been any bulletins – sparing throughout Schumacher’s ordeal – since the anniversary of the skiing accident last December. Tellingly, the last words on Schumacher came from Bernie Ecclestone, F1’s chief executive and friend of the former Ferrari driver. Confirming he had not visited Schumacher, Ecclestone did not offer encouraging signs.