Schumacher Undergoes Second Brain Operation Following '60mph' Ski Crash

Doctors who are treating seven time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher say he is "not out of danger".

In a press conference held this morning at 10:00, doctors in Grenoble revealed that they performed a second medical intervention at 22:00 last night which lasted for two hours. The operation was carried out to control intracranial pressure by releasing a haematoma on the left side of Schumacher's brain.

Doctors also revealed that there were more lesions and haematomas on the German's brain, which have proven unaccessible to treat currently.

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Brain scans have revealed "a slight improvement" in Schumacher's condition, although he remains in a hypothermia-induced coma in intensive care. Doctors added: "we will be assessing the situation on an hourly basis.

"He is not out of danger but we have gained a bit of time with regard development. The coming hours are critical."

When asked if Schumacher would be woken from his induced coma, doctors replied "we are absolutely not going to try to wake him up at this time."

The crack sustained to the German's helmet suggests that Schumacher may have been travelling at speeds of up to 60mph when he crashed into rocks at the weekend.

Schumacher and his family remain at the Grenoble hospital. Doctors are currently unable to give a prognosis.

Get well soon, Michael. Our thoughts are with you and your family.