France's L'Equipe newspaper has reported that seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been woken up from artificial coma, sparking speculations that the professional driver's condition is now getting better.

According to the Telegraph UK, L'Equipe said that the doctors have begun taking steps to get the 45-year old German out of medically-induced sleep. Schumacher's agent Sabine Kehm didn't deny nor confirm such 'speculation' but released a statement regarding the news.

"'Michael's sedation is being reduced in order to allow the start of the waking up process which may take a long time," Kehm said.

In the midst of these speculations, Kehm also called on the public to stop spreading non-factual news because they hurt the racing champ's families and friends.

"The family of Michael Schumacher is again requesting to respect its privacy and the medical secret, and to not disturb the doctors treating Michael in their work," Kehm said.

"At the same time, the family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the worldwide sympathy... For the protection of the family, it was originally agreed by the interested parties to communicate this information only once this process was consolidated. Please note that no further updates will be given."

Schumacher has been in an artificial coma for more than a month now at the University of Grenoble hospital after suffering an accident while skiing in Meribel Resort in French Alps late December. Doctors put him in coma because of the severity of his brain damage.

Professor Gary Hartstein, Formula 1's chief medic between 2005 and 2012, and Colin Shieff, neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery believe that Schumacher won't be able to get back his healthy form once he wakes up.

"It is extremely unlikely, and I'd honestly say virtually impossible, that the Michael we knew prior to this fall will ever be back," Hartstein told BBC.

"It is generally accepted that the longer a patient is in a reduced state of consciousness, the less likely they are to make a good recovery," Shieff said. 'It is still possible to regain consciousness, but this is far from certain.' "