Ferrari Fans Mark Schumacher's 45th Birthday With Touching Tribute

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Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher turns 45 today, as he remains in a critical condition in hospital following his skiing crash last weekend.

Ferrari has planned a special event to mark the birthday of its former driver, encouraging Ferrari fans to hold a show of "silent support" outside the University Hospital of Grenoble where Michael is being treated.

Ferrari fans gathering outside the hospital in Grenoble on Schumacher's 45th birthday. (Photo c/o @NicolaBILD) #F1 pic.twitter.com/huxDU02H6v

— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) January 3, 2014

First #Ferrari fans in front of the hospital #Schumacher pic.twitter.com/2CCHmLXgbr

— Gernot Bauer (@Sky_Gernot) January 3, 2014

Get well soon Michael, our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.