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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton spoke on Thursday and gave his thoughts Michael Schumacher's improving condition.

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
(Q: There is news that Michael Schumacher has improved a little bit, what is your reaction to that and what are your feelings going into this race with the situation with Michael?)

"Well firstly going into this race weekend as a team who, you know, once had him as a driver and as a young driver who watched Michael through his early days and his championship wins. We'll carry him through, as Formula One will carry him through the whole of the season. I mean I'm in touch with his people so I'm fortunate to get first hand news of what is happening and we're all waiting for him to wake up and show those positive signs. So, you know, he's a legend in the sport, you know, who has achieved so much, a very motivated individual. So I feel like all things for a reason, I think that this is an experience that will really show his character and depth and even more so than any other experiences he's had."