Fans Pay Their Respects to Michael Schumacher on His 45th Birthday

Fans of Michael Schumacher are today gathering to mark the injured F1 star’s 45^th birthday. Admirers of the sportsman gathered outside his hospital in Grenoble, with members of Ferrari clubs from France and Italy also showing their support. The German F1 champion retired in 2012 and had been skiing when he fell and hit his head. It’s said that his helmet cracked on impact after he hit a rock. He remains in an induced coma.

Ferrari fans unveil flag in Grenoble as part of silent "show of support" for Michael Schumacher on his 45th birthday pic.twitter.com/xXAernRanV — Richard Conway (@richard_conway) January 3, 2014

Hay que celebrar el cumpleaños de Michael Schumacher por todo lo alto. Así está Grenoble. #F1 #KeepFightingSchumacher pic.twitter.com/frygRwXkyr — F1 Vita (@F1Vita) January 3, 2014

Les fans de Michael #Schumacher déploient un immense drapeau aux couleurs de la Scuderia devant le CHU de Grenoble. pic.twitter.com/O6VxSrhQgo — Grégory Demoen (@GregF1i) January 3, 2014

Fans to hold silent vigil as Schumacher turns 45 in coma http://t.co/DVrOe5uWIi pic.twitter.com/CZZlbcCQ5U — TOI Sports News (@TOISportsNews) January 3, 2014

Les fans de Michael #Schumacher commencent à se rassembler à l'extérieur du CHU de Grenoble. #F1 pic.twitter.com/tbuRIX7be3 — Grégory Demoen (@GregF1i) January 3, 2014

Those who weren't in Grenoble took to Twitter to offer their thoughts and prayers:

Happy 45th Birthday and get well soon Michael Schumacher #PrayForMichael pic.twitter.com/79WZWhWHIJ — Anggoro (@anggoanggoro) January 3, 2014

 

Michael Schumacher turns 45 while in coma in French hospital http://t.co/x5ODUJ3Bve #ht pic.twitter.com/0PAX4HAUky — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) January 3, 2014

 

Happy 45th Birthday to Michael Schumacher! #GetWellSoonChampion pic.twitter.com/zHGgZqtI4j — Kimi Raikkonen Fans™ (@iceman7news) January 3, 2014

According to his manager, Schumacher remains in a stable condition. We wish him a speedy recovery!