Formula 1 Drivers Show Support for Michael Schumacher on Twitter

F1's most successful driver Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life in hospital after a skiing accident on Sunday.

The 44-year-old is in a critical condition in Grenoble in an artificial coma as doctors work to release pressure on his brain.

The latest updates on his condition can be found here:

Formula 1 stars have been quick to send their support the way of the German, with former Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa leading the way on Instagram:

Another ex-teammate, Rubens Barrichello, did the same:

Other drivers, including Fernando Alonso—the current lead man at Ferrari—took to Twitter:

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Get well soon Michael! Hope to hear some positive news very soon! #strongman

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) December 30, 2013"

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My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher at this tough time.. Michael more than anyone has the strength to pull through this.

— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) December 29, 2013"

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My thoughts are with Michael and his family at this tricky time.

— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) December 30, 2013"

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All our thoughts to Schumi and his family ! Hope you will recover soon. #legend #Schumi

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) December 29, 2013"

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I hope Michael Schumacher will get well soon! All my best to him and his family #gutebesserung

— Adrian Sutil (@SutilAdrian) December 29, 2013"

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My thoughts are with Michael & his family at the moment. He has always been a fighter so let's hope he fights to recovery.

— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) December 29, 2013"

Retired stars and racing names better known on the other side of the Atlantic also took time to show support for Schumacher, who won a record seven titles and 91 Grands Prix in his career:

"

My thoughts and prayers are with Michael Schumacher and his family.

— Emerson Fittipaldi (@emmofittipaldi) December 29, 2013"

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I will be very grateful to hear positive news on Michael Schumacher. I'm as anxious as everyone. I hope my prayers will be heard

— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) December 30, 2013"

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My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher and his family. If anyone can pull through this though it's him. #positivethinking #fighter

— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) December 29, 2013"