The Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has revealed his shock at the injury to Michael Schumacher which has left his fellow German in a critical condition in hospital, .
Schumacher, a seven-time champion who retired from the sport for a second time last year, is in an induced coma in intensive care at the University Hospital of Grenoble after hitting his head on a rock in a skiing accident in the resort of Méribel in the French Alps on Sunday.
Vettel was dubbed Baby Schumi by the German media after following the 44-year-old in becoming a multiple world champion.
“I am shocked and I hope that he gets better as quickly as possible,” the four-time champion Vettel told bild.de.”I wish his family much strength.”
Vettel has credited Schumacher with being the inspiration behind his racing career.
Ferrari, with whom Schumacher won five world titles from 2000 to 2004, expressed their support in a statement on their official website.
It read, “Everyone at Ferrari has been in a state of anxiety since hearing about Michael Schumacher’s accident.
“That includes the president, Luca Di Montezemolo, who through the Scuderia team principal Stefano Domenicali is in constant contact with the family and those close to the German champion.
“Montezemolo has offered his encouragement and support at this very difficult time, with the hope that better news will come soon.”
The German raced for Mercedes for three seasons on his return to the sport following his first stint in retirement.
The German manufacturer said in a statement that their “thoughts and sympathies” were with him, his family and his friends
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