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Following his accident in France, Schumacher is in a coma.

The health condition of the Formula 1 driver is critical; Michael Schumacher underwent surgery after suffering a head injury while skiing in the French Alps and, according to the French newspaper Le Dauphine, is at risk of death.

Formula 1 driver's health is critical; Michael Schumacher underwent surgery after suffering a head injury while skiing in the French Alps and, according to the French newspaper Le Dauphine, is at risk of dying (Photo: Gisele Federicce)

247, with Reuters Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher suffered a serious head injury while skiing in the French Alps, French media reported on Sunday.

"He was taken to a hospital in Grenoble," said the director of the resort where Schumacher was staying, Christophe Gernignon-Lecomte, to RMC radio. "I don't know how serious the injury is," he added.

Later, French newspapers reported that the German pilot had suffered a head injury and fallen into a coma. According to the French newspaper Le Dauphine, he is in critical condition.

The 44-year-old driver left Formula 1 last year after three stints with Mercedes following his earlier retirement from Ferrari.