There were expressions of support for Schumacher, however, from the German racer’s global fans and members of the F1 community, Monday.
It has been one year already… #KeepFightingMichael our thougts are still with you and your family pic.twitter.com/j6qJxa3QZg
“It has been one year already…” wrote Lotus driver Romain Grosjean on Twitter. “#KeepFightingMichael our thoughts are still with you and your family.”
Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat also marked the occasion: “#KeepFightingMichael — I know you will.”
The Mercedes team, who Schumacher drove for between 2010 and 2012, said: “One year on, our thoughts remain with Michael, his family and friends every day.”
Although 12 months have passed since the accident, speculation about Schumacher’s condition and its rate of progress remains as intense as ever.
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Bianchi, a popular figure on the current F1 grid, is also being remembered during the festive period.
As we come to the end of this year, my thoughts & prayers remain with Jules-teammate, competitor & friend #ForzaJules pic.twitter.com/T6OkEDzlyf
His racing peers Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen both tweeted messages of support to Bianchi on Christmas Day.
American racer Alexander Rossi wrote: “As we come to the end of the year, my thoughts and prayers remain with Jules — teammate, competitor and friend.”
As the New Year dawns, Schumacher and Bianchi are both still facing the greatest fights of their lives.