Formula 1 celebrates Schumacher's 50th birthday

The world of Formula 1 has come together to celebrate Michael Schumacher on the seven-time world champion's 50th birthday. The German great has not been seen in public for more than five years after suffering brain injuries in a skiing accident, but his impact on the sport remains strong – as evidenced by the weight of tributes posted.

We join the whole of the #F1 family in sending Michael @Schumacher our very best wishes on his 50th birthday#KeepFightingMichael #Michael50 pic.twitter.com/jrewTNipSb — Formula 1 (@F1) January 3, 2019

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For his 50th birthday, affectionate thoughts for Michael @schumacher , the greatest @F1 champion in history, with unbroken records.

Michael, you’ve always been a fighter and you always will be.#Michael50 #TeamMichael #KeepFighting #F1 pic.twitter.com/S9PDNF7s2Q — Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) January 3, 2019

50 years ago, a star was born. A star who shaped and changed @F1 forever. Who broke records, redefined excellence and helped lay the foundations for our future success.

We’d like to send our very best wishes to Michael @Schumacher on his 50th birthday. #KeepFighting #Michael50 pic.twitter.com/247WKprWCD — Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) January 3, 2019

Our champ turns 50 today. We’re all with you Michael #KeepFighting pic.twitter.com/hN4n8Br1ap — Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 3, 2019

Happy 50th birthday, Goat!
Stay strong and keep fighting!! pic.twitter.com/kHI3micbGh — Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) January 3, 2019

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Happy Birthday ???? ??? to the best dad ????

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Wishing a Happy 50th Birthday to the one and only Michael Schumacher.#KeepFightingMichael pic.twitter.com/uPX0iJDcKe — WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) January 3, 2019

Happy birthday champ. Wishing you the very best on your 50th. ????#KeepFightingMichael #Michael50 pic.twitter.com/7J4c4OZLm9 — Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) January 3, 2019

All of us at McLaren are sending our best wishes to Michael @Schumacher and his friends and family as he celebrates his 50th birthday today. #KeepFightingMichael #Michael50 pic.twitter.com/K47xMQy1A3 — McLaren (@McLarenF1) January 3, 2019

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