MICHAEL Schumacher’s kids have wished their father happy birthday with throwback pictures and a heart touching message.
The legendary F1 racer turned 55 just days after the 10th anniversary of his tragic ski accident.
He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.
The legendary German was left fighting for his life after suffering a severe brain injury that saw him placed in a medically induced coma.
But since being discharged from hospital in September 2014 to receive treatment at home, his recovery has been shrouded in mystery.
Taking to her Instagram, the German racer’s daughter Gina Schumacher, 26, posted a heartfelt birthday wish.
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Attached to the post was a throwback picture of her and brother Mick with the Formula One legend.
Gina wrote: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”
Schumacher’s 24-year-old son Mick also wished his dad happy birthday on the social media platform.
He posted a snap of them both wearing helmets, with a young Mick smiling and holding his thumb up as Michael looks lovingly towards him.
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Mick wrote in the captions: “Happy birthday to the best Dad ever. Love you!”
Schumacher’s ex-Formula One team Mercedes also wished him in his birthday – and urged the German racer to “keep fighting”.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the official Mercedes account wrote: “Happy Birthday, Michael. Today marks the @F1 legend’s 55th birthday. #KeepFightingMichael.”
Attached was a photo of Schumacher celebrating in Mercedes-clad gear and standing in front of one of his former cars.
Despite rare glimpses into his health offering little reason for optimism, the world of motorsport still holds the legendary German close to its hearts.
December 29 marked a full decade since Schumacher crashed while skiing in the French Alps, with his family sharing an agonising message
The Keep Fighting Foundation, founded and run by Schumacher’s family urged the “inspiration” to keep going.
But health updates continue to be few and far between, leaving room for speculation and conflicting reports from “insiders” about his slow progress.
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Schumacher’s ex-Ferrari rival, Rubens Barrichello, even revealed the time he was denied a visit to the F1 legend after his fateful accident.
Speaking to Flow Podcast in his native Brazil, Barrichello said he tried visiting his former teammate after the accident, but was declined after getting a call from Schuey’s team.
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