Michael Schumacher 'Clinically Awake': F1 Star is Out of Coma - Reports

Michael Schumacher is out of his coma and 'clinically awake', according to reports.

His family have said the seven-time Formula One champion has left Grenoble hospital after being declared 'clinically awake.'

The development was reported by a family spokeswoman in a statement.

It said: "Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore."

For the full statement about Michael Schumacher by his family, click here.

The news will cheer well-wishers around the world, after the 45-year-old year spent nearly six months unconscious.

German magazine Bunte recently reported about Schumacher being moved into a rehabilitation unit.

He crashed while skiing in the French Alps resort of Meribel, last December.

More to follow.