The seven-time world champion suffered catastrophic head injuries in a high-speed skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013 and spent months in a coma.
He was transferred to a specially-adapted medical unit in his Swiss mansion in September 2014 where his condition has been closely-guarded ever since with his family opting for a media blackout to protect their privacy.
But fans have constantly been told they should never lose hope that their idol’s health condition could improve.
And they will be overjoyed by the latest comments from head injuries expert Professor Mark Oberman from the Centre for Neurology at Germany’s Asklepios Clinic group who said a new report highlighted positive results from people left with brain damage from a serious head injury.
Prof Oberman said: "According to a Swedish study, between 30 and 40 percent of patients have regained consciousness within four years.
"Many can come back to life and see how their children and grandchildren grow up, what plans they have or what else happens in the family or circle of friends.”
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