F1 legend Michael Schumacher reacting to treatment, says ex-Ferrari boss

Johannesburg: In what could be a huge sigh of relief for Michael Schumacher`s fans, Ferrari`s former president Luca Di Montezemolo has revealed that the German legend has been responding to the treatment undergoing at his Swiss lakeside home.

Schumacher, who holds the record of seven Formula One titles and 91 race wins between 1991 and 2006,suffered from head injuries while skiing during a French Alps vacation in 2013.

Labelling Schumacher as a `strong` personality, Di Montezemolo said he is confident that the F1 legend`s determination would bring him out of this dreadful situation, Sport24 reported.

Earlier this May, Schumachar was honoured for his life`s work. He was awarded with the inaugural `Nurburgring Award` trophy for winning at the fabled circuit for a record five times in Germany.