Michael Schumacher ‘Out of Coma’ and Has Left Grenoble Hospital, Manager Sabine Kehm Says

Michael Schumacher is "out of coma," according to his manager Sabine Kehm. This is great news for all the fans, followers, and former colleagues of the German ace and seven-time world champion who continue to pray for his recovery.

"Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation," Kehm said in a statement as reported by BBC. "He is not in coma anymore," she added.

"For the future, we ask the understanding that his further rehabilitation will take place away from the public eye," Kehm stated.

Kehm made the official announcement on June 16.

Schumacher's family is reportedly thankful of all those people who spared a thought and prayed for the Formula One (F1) champion's recovery. "We are sure it helped him." The 45-year-old retired racer's family also "praised" the outstanding work of doctors and specialists in University Hospital of Grenoble where Schumacher spent more than five months after he was put in a medically-induced coma.

German news outlet Bild.de reported that Schumacher is "increasingly becoming receptive with people around him."

Michael #Schumacher recognizes voices, reacts when touched and even opens his eyes during „awake phases". http://t.co/jXdMiPNZiQ
— BILD (@BILD) June 16, 2014

A hospital spokesperson further confirmed the great news. "Mr. Schumacher was taken today in the morning," Darcy Christians told Bild.de. "His family is with him, in a specially-designated place for their privacy, which in turn should allow for the best possible medical care as with any patient."

"We want to respect medical secrecy."

Overwhelming reactions from people about Schumacher's awakening are currently making rounds in social media.

German athlete Lukas Podolski, who once paid tribute to Schumacher, tweeted his delight.

What a great news!!! Get well soon Schumi!!! I'm so glad and happy when I just heard it!! #schumi #getwellsoon #poldi
— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) June 16, 2014

The latest on Michael Schumacher is very encouraging. His manager stating "he's no longer in a coma". Keep on fighting Michael!!
— Leigh Diffey (@leighdiffey) June 16, 2014