Gerhard Berger believes his former Ferrari Formula 1 contemporary Michael Schumacher will someday recover from his brain injuries.

Very little is known about the current condition of the seven-time world champion following his 2013 skiing accident, but it emerged in court last week that he still cannot walk.

"I believe in the miracle and very much hope that we will soon hear positive news from Michael," Berger, the new DTM series boss, told the German newspaper Koelner Express.

The report said Berger is in contact with Schumacher's wife Corinna and son Mick.

"How Corinna and Mick deal with this difficult situation is admirable," said the former Ferrari and McLaren driver. "I think it's a wonderful story that Mick has listened to his heart and wants to take on the racing profession."

The younger Schumacher is taking on European F3 this season in the hopes of following his dad into the highest level of the sport.

"Of course Michael's footprints are enormous, but Mick has the talent and the right environment to deal with the pressure," Berger said. "He is a Schumacher and he knows what he's doing."

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