A rare update has reportedly been given on the state of Michael Schumacher with the Daily Mail claiming he is no longer confined to his bed.

Later this month will mark five years since the German Formula 1 legend suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident in the Alps with his recovery taking place at great expense to the family at his home in Switzerland.

Very little is known officially about Schumacher's condition with the family and manager Sabine Kehm keen to maintain his privacy albeit to the unhappiness of his many fans.

Recently though, a German bishop has claimed Michael can 'sense loved ones' around him and FIA president Jean Todt revealed he watched the Brazilian Grand Prix with the 49-year-old last month.

Now comes this latest claim from the UK newspaper that the seven-time F1 champion "is not bed-ridden. Nor is he existing on tubes. Yet it is believed he is receiving extensive nursing and therapy care, which has been estimated to cost more than £50,000 a week."

There was earlier speculation Schumacher could move to Majorca, which was refuted, while German media has reportedly claimed he could be heading to America for specialist treatment.

None of the Daily Mail's report is confirmed, but if true it would mark a great step forward so all we can say to that is #KeepFightingMichael.