Michael Schumacher update with new documentary on F1 icon to mark a decade since skiing accident

Schumacher went off course and ended up hitting his head on a rock before then being placed in a medically induced coma.

The F1 legend proceeded to be allowed home but updates on the stricken star have been rare in the years since.

Schumacher's family prefer to keep updates on the 54-year-old to a minimum so he can be treated away from the spotlight.

And to mark 10 years since his tragic accident, German broadcaster ARD will release a five-part documentary about the former Ferrari and Benetton star.

It will originally be available from their media library on December 14, with Andreas Troll behind the series.

The documentary will delve into Schumacher's early years and how he rose from a go-karting star to one of the best drivers in Formula One history.

ARD is hoping it will be a huge hit, just like their previous documentary 'Being Jan Ullrich'.

The programme will also be aired on December 28, one day before the tenth anniversary of Schumacher's accident in France.

It is highly unlikely there will be any updates on Schumacher's actual health and condition, however.

Wife Corinna was among those to speak on a Netflix documentary on her husband in 2021.

She kept updates to a minimum but did say Schumacher was 'different' since his crash.

Meanwhile, Schumacher family lawyer Felix Damm recently explained why there was a lack of 'final report' on the German.

Damm said it was to protect his privacy, while also saying the 54-year-old's inner circle wanted to avoid any intrusive attention from the media.

"Of course, we discussed a lot about how this is possible," he told German news outlet LTO.

"So we also considered whether a final report about Michael's health could be the right way to do this.

"But that wouldn't have been the end of it and there would have had to be constantly updated 'water level reports'.

"Because as those affected, it is not up to you to put an end to the media.

"They could pick up on such a report again and again and ask, 'And what does it look like now?' one, two, three months or years after the message.

"And if we then wanted to take action against this reporting, we would have to deal with the argument of voluntary self-disclosure."

Schumacher's brother, Ralf, recently said the family was 'going their own way' and that 'life wasn't fair' after his sibling's crash.

“Sometimes life isn’t fair, unfortunately. We have to accept it,” Ralf said.

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“When I see his [Michael’s] kids, Gina-Maria and Mick, my heart smiles.

"If anyone in the family seeks my advice, I’m there. They’re making their way.”

Schumacher won seven F1 titles during his spell in the sport.

Lewis Hamilton is the only other driver in Formula One history to match the German and his exploits.