Formula 1 legend Sir Stirling Moss has returned home after spending over four months in hospital with a chest i𓂃nfection.

Moss, 87, was admitted to hospital in December while on holiday in Singapore, but confirmed via his website on Thursday that he was now on the road to recovery and would be getting back to full health iꦉn the comfort of his own home.

"After some 134 days in hospitals, we are delighted to be able to say that Sir Stirling i🌌s now at home. He is thrilled to be back where he belongs," a statement reads.

"He still has a substantial amount of recovery to undertake but says that he has determination and a great pit c▨rew.

"He and Lady Moss are en🐠ormously grateful to the medical staff, both here and abroad, who worked so tirelessly to make all this possi🐽ble.

"They also want to t🧸hank, from the bottom of their hearts, all the family, friends and fans for their love and support. It has been overwhelming and giv🔯en them a lot of strength, smiles and hope.

"For now, they are looking forward to just lying🎀 back on their pillows in their bedroom and watching the Spanish Grand Prix."