Formula 1: Alonso, Massa and Vettel send prayers and wishes to injured Michael Schumacher
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 @ 7:23 PM
SPAIN'S Fernando Alonso has sent messages of support to his colleague Michael Schumacher after the seven-times world champion suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident in France.
The German Formula 1 legend, who will be 45 on January 3, is in a critical condition in a hospital in Grenoble and medics fear for his life.
“Come back soon, Michael! I hope to hear positive news about you soon!” world number two Fernando wrote on his Twitter.
His former team-mate on Ferrari, Brazil's Felipe Massa, wrote on Instagram: “I'm praying to God to protect you, brother, and for you to get better quickly,” and uploaded a photo of the injured driver hugging him.
Schumacher's compatriot Sebastian Vettel, reigning world champion for Red Bull, described his 'utter shock' at the news of his childhood hero's accident.
“This is the most important race of your life, and you're going to win it,” said an emotional Vettel.
He said Schumacher had been 'like a father' to him over the course of his Formula 1 career.
“Michael has been with me, by my side, at every stage,” Vettel lamented.
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