Michael Schumacher 'sometimes cries' when he looks out at the views over his Lake Geneva home, according to a new report that gives an insight into his daily struggles.
The Formula 1 legend suffered serious brain damage in a ski accident in the French Alps in 2013, and is unable to stand or walk unassisted.
According to Paris Match, Schumacher's wife Corinna has employed 15 caregivers at the family home at La Reserve on the shores of Lake Geneva to provide constant care for her husband.
The magazine says intensive efforts are made to stimulate his lost memory by playing the sounds of roaring F1 engines and taking him for drives around the villa in his favourite cars.
According to the French magazine Schumacher's recovery is a slow grind, but the family are encouraged by small signs of success.
"When you put him in his wheelchair facing the magnificent panorama of the mountains overlooking the lake, Michael sometimes cries," two family members told Paris Match.
Schumacher's talented son Mick may not be too far away from emulating his father's F1 feats.
The 19-year-old is making waves in Europe racing Formula 3 and has the eyes of all major F1 teams firmly focuses on his results.
"The goal is to win in F1, that is the aim. My dad had a huge influence on my career," he told The Sun newspaper.
"He was my idol and I am following everything he did and see if I can use it myself and I am really happy with that."
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