German media have reported that a journalist dressed a priest attempted to gain access to Michael Schumacher's hospital room.

The seven-time Formula 1 champion is currently being treated for a brain injury at a Grenoble hospital after a skiing accident.

However, the German's spokesperson Sabine Kehm revealed that a journalist disguised as a priest had tried to sneak into the room where Schumacher is being treated.

"Apparently a journalist dressed as a priest had tried to gain access to Michael's room. I wouldn't have ever imagined something like this could happen," she said, adding: "As soon as this disguise was recognised, he was expelled from the hospital."

The interloper was prevented from reaching his desired destination and was escorted from the premises.

Parisian brain surgeon Gerard Saillant, who is a close friend of Schumacher's, has called for journalists not to disrupt the work of the doctors who are trying to save the ex-Ferrari driver's life.