Seven time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher has left hospital and is to return home to continue his rehabilitation after his terrible skiing accident in December.

'Schumi' was skiing in the French Alps when he managed to go off-course and hit his head on a rock, causing him to be placed in a medically induced coma for months. His condition at one point was said to be life threatening.

This caused the Formula One community to unite and support Schumacher during his recovery, with Mercedes using the hashtag #KeepFightingMichael on their F1 cars since the accident. Also the fans united and sent their wishes to Schumacher and his family. His family were said to be hugely overwhelmed with the support they were getting for Michael's recovery.

His manager Sabine Kehm released a statement which said "Henceforth, Michael’s rehabilitation will take place at his home." With the Media respecting Schumacher's family's requests to give them their privacy, it's unknown to the world what condition Schumacher is in, but thankfully it's reported he's on his way to recovery.

Despite the improvements Kehm's statement claims his recovery still has a long way to go. "Considering the severe head injuries he suffered, progress has been made in the past weeks and months. There is still, however, a long and difficult road ahead."

Her statement continued to thank the medical staff at the hospital and that we continue to respect his privacy as he recovers.

Schumacher retired from Formula One for a second time in 2012 after a glittering career which saw him take 7 World titles, 91 wins and 68 pole positions. Making his debut with Jordan in 1991, he took his first win at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix, driving for Benetton, with his first title coming in 1994.

He won it for a second time in 1995, before a move to Ferrari in 1996. After battling with Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve and Mika Hakkinen, he won the title again in 2000. This began his stranglehold of the sport as he won the title in a dominant fashion for the next five years. 

After losing out to the younger drivers such as Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen, Schumi retired in 2006, only for him to come back for Mercedes in 2010. His second comeback didn't go as planned and he retired with only a podium at the 2012 European Grand Prix.