There's good news for Michael Schumacher and his family, with daughter Gina confirming that the F1 icon has now become a grandfather for the first time.
Gina Schumacher took to Instagram to confirm the news over the weekend, having tied the knot with Ian Bethke earlier in the year.
Gina said: "Welcome to the world, Millie.
"Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever. We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie."
There's good news for Michael Schumacher and his family, with daughter Gina confirming that the F1 icon has now become a grandfather for the first time
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The F1 world has flooded Gina with messages of support in the time since, with many delighted for the couple.
The official Mercedes team wrote: "Herzlichen Glückwunsch [which translates as congratulations in German]."
Norwegian racing driver Dennis Hauger added: "Congrats."
And numerous other fans were also quick to wish the couple well now they've become parents for the first time.
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For the Schumacher family, it is great news.
But the announcement came just days after a sad update on Michael who, nearly 12 years on from his tragic skiing accident, continues to live away from the public eye.
Little is known about the legendary Formula One star, who won seven titles during his career to establish himself as one of the best drivers in the history of the sport.
However, RTL reporter Felix Gorner recently provided an update on Schumacher - and one that will hurt everybody who has followed the Ferrari hero.
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Gorner claimed that Schumacher, after his accident, was in need off 'constant care'.
Furthermore, he also said that the F1 legend was 'no longer able to express himself verbally'.
Gorner said: "The situation is very sad.
"He needs constant care and is completely dependent on his caregivers. And he can no longer express himself verbally."
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Gorner also said that there's a maximum of 20 people who can visit Schumacher at the current moment in time.
"Currently, there's a maximum of 20 people who can approach Michael," the reporter continued.
"And in my opinion it's the right strategy. Because the family is acting in Michael's best interests.
"They've always strictly protected his privacy, and that hasn't changed."
Michael Schumacher sustained serious injuries while skiing in France back in 2013GETTYThe Schumachers are set to celebrate the introduction to the world of Millie, who has been born into one of the most-famous sporting families in the world.
It is positive news the family needed, especially given all they've gone through and endured over the past decade or so.
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