AFP Michael Schumacher's manager says she is

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Sabine Kehm was speaking during a rare family public appearance, more than two year's on from Schumacher's devastating ski accident. The 47-year-old is still being cared for by full-time rehabilitation staff at his palatial home on the shores of Lake Geneva.

We must hope with everything we have that with continued support and patience he will one day be back with us Sabine Kehm

Manager Ms Kehm said: "He is the most successful driver in history and sometimes, on days like this, it is good to be reminded of it. "Of course, Michael is not here and of course we miss him. We know what has happened and cannot change it. "We must accept it and hope with everything we have that with continued support and patience he will one day be back with us. "Racing was his life and no one would have liked to have been here more than him."

The Formula 1 icon was left fighting for his life following a crash on the slopes of the French Alps in December 2013. His condition remains a mystery as he receives round-the-clock treatment for his extensive head injuries in a specially made rehab unit at home in Switzerland. Schumacher's wife Corinna, father Rolf, children Gina-Maria and Mick and friends Norbert Haug and Stefano Domenicali all gathered in Marburg, Germany, to attend the opening of an exhibition celebrating the seven-time world champion's career.

AFP The F1 legend was left in a coma following the devastating ski accident in 2013

The update comes a week after former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo announced the health of the F1 legend is not good. Speaking to reporters, Mr Di Montezemolo said: "I have news and unfortunately it is not good."Life is strange. He was a fantastic driver and only had one accident with Ferrari in 1999." The news came as a blow to Schumacher fans, who have continually prayed for his recovery and sent messages of support, despite insiders claiming the medical team of 15 experts caring for him remain optimistic of a breakthrough. Devoted wife Corrina has never given up hope her husband of 20 years will recover and has taken control of his vast half-a-billion pound fortune. He spent six months in an induced coma, following his accident in the French resort of Meribel, before returning to his home on the shores of Lake Geneva for treatment.

BONGARTS Corrina Schumacher and her husband's manager Sabine Kehm have maintained a near-total news blackout

The family is reportedly shelling out £115,000 a week on his care and there has been a near-total news blackout on the 47-year-old’s condition, a decision defended by the family lawyer Felix Damm, who has continually requested respect for the Schumacher family’s privacy. Reports that Schumacher was learning to walk again in December 2015 were criticised by his long-term manager Sabine Kehm for giving fans false hope. Although his management have previously said he is making “encouraging small steps”. Unconfirmed reports have claimed the racing star is bed-bound and requires a machine to help him breathe at night.

GETTY Schumacher was a keen skier and the family frequently enjoyed skiing holidays in the Alps