Michael Schumacher condition news update remains grim as doctors have advised that patience is needed while awaiting progress on the F1 champion's recovery.

According to multiple reports, Michael Schumacher's condition is already costing the family $183,000 each week from the 15 medical experts caring for him 24/7. Physical therapists massage his muscles each day to prevent atrophy.

Dr. Jean-Francois Payen also said that there's some progress in the former seven-time champion's condition, according to Independent.

"I have seen some progress but I would say give him time. It's like other patients, we are in a timescale that ranges from one year to three years, so it takes patience," Dr Payen said last week.

Formula 1 World Championship's Dr Gary Hartstein told The Express, that the sparse Michael Schumacher condition news update coming from his camp has led to a lot of speculations.

"We are told, with what seems to be a bit of a triumphal air, that Michael is no longer in a coma," he said. "I cannot help but think this is highly cynical use of language, using the truth to convey an impression that is almost certainly false."

The doctor, who has known Michael Schumacher for years, explained: "I cannot help but think that if Michael had emerged at all from the minimally conscious state we would be told that he is having problems expressing himself and will work hard to get better or that he is having to learn to walk, read and write all over again.

All the grim news, he added, "leaves a very bad taste in my mouth and huge sadness for Michael's family."

Ultimately, as more time passes it's less likely that Michael Schumacher's condition will improve "to any significant extent."

Last month, French journalist Jean-Louis Moncet reported that he talked to Michael Schumacher's son who told him that his father was "very slowly" waking up from the coma. But he said that the racing champ has his whole life ahead of him to recover.