File photo of Ferrari Formula One Driver Michael Schumacher of Germany Celebrates After Taking the Pole Position at the End of the Qualifying Session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir Racetrack in Manama
IN PHOTO: Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany celebrates after taking the pole position at the end of the qualifying session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir racetrack in Manama in this March 11, 2006 file picture. Reuters

Michael Schumacher is still waging a difficult battle almost nine months after a tragic skiing accident in the French Alps. The Formula One (F1) legend reportedly has 15 medical staff to help him with his rehabilitation at home.

According to Bild Am Sonntag, Michael's rehabilitation team at home involves 15 people, which includes doctors, nurses, medical aids, and various therapists. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) spokesperson Darcy Christen told the German news outlet that the team working on Michael's recovery in Lake Geneva were specially-trained by knowledgeable and expert professionals from Lausanne. Christen added that they continuously communicate and get in touch with the team working on Michael's rehabilitation ever since the seven-time world champion was discharged from the Lausanne hospital.

In March, it has been reported that Michael's devoted wife Corinna was planning to build a medical suite in their villa when the stricken F1 legend leaves the hospital. Previously, Michael has been treated at the Grenoble hospital before he was transferred to CHUV.

Recently, Michael's family through his manager Sabina Kehm has made the announcement that the 45-year-old retired German race car driver was heading home after spending the last eight months in a hospital. Kehm stated that progress has been made. However, the road to Michael's full recovery is expected to still be long and difficult one.

Michael's family has requested to respect their privacy and asked the general public to stop speculating about the current health condition of the F1 champion, but no sooner had Michael been brought home, paparazzi started flocking Michael's private villa located on the shore of Lake Geneva in Swiss Canton of Vaud just to get the latest development on the health condition of the former Ferrari driver.

Meanwhile, medical experts have voiced out their thoughts on Michael's transfer at home and said that the home environment can positively affect the recovery of the German ace. Even familiar smells, colours, and surroundings can trigger emotional stimulation. "Each damaged brain can relearn by positive emotions and new learning," German brain researcher and head of Psychiatric University Hospital Ulm Professor Manfred Spitzer told Bild.