Michael Schumacher latest: Fans' joy as F1 legend's car to grace the track once again
MICHAEL Schumacher fans are in for a treat as his son is set to return to the racetrack in his father’s World Cup winning car.
Mick Schumacher will follow in his father’s footsteps to drive in the Belgium Grand Prix
Mick Schumacher will follow in his father’s footsteps to drive in the Belgium Grand Prix, 25 years after Michael won his first title there.
Held later this month in Spa-Francorchamps, the 18-year-old will race in the Benetton, the very same car which his father drove to victory in 1994.
Schumacher Jnr will drive a demonstrative round in front of the driver's parade, a touching homage to his father.
And his other child, daughter Gina-Maria, also showed off her skills in a different field, winning gold in the FEI World Reining Championships.
The 20-year-old clinched first place with her trusty steed last week, held in Switzerland.
The family was out in force to support Gina-Maria, as Michael Schumacher is still recovering from a devastating skiing accident at home.
The quarter century anniversary of Schumacher’s first win is on August 27 1992
The quarter century anniversary of Schumacher’s first win on August 30, 1992 is set to be bittersweet, with the seven-time Formula One winner showing no sings of returning to public life.
Philippe Streiff gives update on Michael Schumacher in 2014
He cannot walk
He smashed his head on a rock while on holiday with his family, and was airlifted to hospital and was placed in a medically induced coma for nearly six months.
His injury was so severe that if he was not wearing a helmet it is widely believed he could have died.
The 48-year-old suffered a horrific head injury while skiing off-piste
His condition gradually stabilised and he was eventually allowed home in Switzerland in September 2014 to continue his recovery.
Over the past few years updates on his condition has been fiercely guarded by his wife, Corrina, although it is thought the racing star is paralysed.
Schumacher Jnr will drive a demonstrative round in front of the driver's parade
Last year Mr Schumacher’s lawyer, Felix Damm, made a rare omission in court, confirming: “He cannot walk.”
Hopes of a stellar recovery and possible return to the sport are virtually nonexistent, and there are fears he will not be able to resume a normal life.