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Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is making eye-contact and responding to voices, according to recent reports of Italian and German media outlets.

Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Sunday about encouraging eye movements, while Germany's Bild am Sonntag says that Schumacher is responding to voices.

Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is showing signs of consciousness, according to his agent.

Sabine Kehm, the driver’s spokeswoman, declined to release any further details, saying he would remain at hospital in Grenoble.

She said in statement: “Michael makes ​progress on his path, Kehm said, quoted by Euronews. He shows moments of consciousness and awakening.

By George Georgakopoulos

Despite being left out of this year’s World Rally Championship, the 2014 Acropolis Rally was as spectacular and exciting as ever, easily emerging as the best race in the European Rally Championship, and with Peugeot stealing the show throughout by dominating the race and finishing first on Sunday at Loutraki.

Former Formula 1 chief doctor Gary Hartstein has warned that fans must prepare themselves "for the worst" news as attempts to awaken Michael Schumacher continue.

The legendary German racer has been in a state of induced coma since suffering a head injury while skiing in the French Alps in December 2013.