There aren't many greater sporting heroes than Michael Schumacher. The Formula One legend is still recovering from the severe head injuries suffered in a skiing accident in 2013 and as the world prays for his speedy recuperation, his list of fans never stops.
As the three-year anniversary of his skiing accident passes, Michael Schumacher is quietly turning 48.
The anniversaries have not escaped the attention of the Formula 1 legend's old title nemesis, Mika Hakkinen, who called the German "a great man".
Hakkinn told Germany's Bild newspaper: "He is an incredible personality and a great person. I am as affected by his fate as anyone. It would be great if he is better and we can see him again someday."
However, almost nothing is known publicly about Schumacher's health, after he struck and hit a rock while skiing in late 2013.
One of Schumi's skiing friends, Mats Nordstrom, told Expressen newspaper: "There is complete silence. I have contact with people who know Michael very, very well, but for the most recent time, even they have received no reports. It is sad, very sad."
