Gina Schumacher, daughter of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, has paid a heartfelt tribute to her father on his 50th birthday. In an Instagram post, she shared a picture of Schumacher during his racing days, captioning it: 'Happy birthday to the best dad.'
Schumacher has not been seen publicly since a devastating ski accident in December 2013, which left him with life-changing injuries. The German former Ferrari driver hit his head on a rock and required emergency surgery. He is currently receiving round-the-clock care at his home in Lake Geneva.
His wife, Corinna, issued a rare statement on the eve of his birthday, thanking fans for their support. 'We are very happy to celebrate Michael's 50th birthday tomorrow together with you,' she said. 'You can be sure that he is in the very best of hands and that we are doing everything humanly possible to help him.'
Corinna also announced the launch of a virtual museum and an official app to commemorate Schumacher's achievements. 'As a gift to him, you and us, Keep Fighting Foundation has created a virtual museum,' she added. 'The app is another milestone in our effort to do justice to him and you, his fans.'
Schumacher has two children: Gina and Mick, who is a Formula Three world champion and will compete in Formula Two next year. The family continues to honour Schumacher's legacy while respecting his privacy regarding his health.
