Ferrari Formula One world champion driver Michael Schumacher of Germany waves to supporters at the end of the second free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza race track in northern Italy in this September 10, 2004 file photo. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito/Files
LYON, France (Reuters) - Retired seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was in 'critical' condition with head injuries after an off-piste skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, his agent said on Sunday.
The 44-year-old German was in hospital in Grenoble and under the care of Professor Gerard Saillant, a brain and spinal injury expert who is also president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Institute.
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