Michael Schumacher, former Formula 1 racer and still to this day the man who holds the record for the most titles in the competition, turns 50 on January 3. Unfortunately, given the athlete's condition, his family likely won't be celebrating with the lavish party one might expect from a man of his standing.
Almost exactly five years ago, the man who used to fly around corners on a race track at breakneck speeds suffered a terrible fall while on a skiing trip with his family. Despite the fact that he was wearing a helmet at the time, he suffered a massive head injury, and the accident left him comatose for a long time before he was transferred from hospital to his family home in Switzerland, where he continues to be treated. He has not been seen in public since, and details of his recovery have been kept completely private at the request of his wife, Corinna.
While Schumacher may have been forgotten by many after the news of his recovery slowed from a trickle to absolutely nothing, Ferrari, the team for whom he powered to five world championships, has not forgotten the incredible work he did as part of the team. As reported by ESPN, the Italian automobile company will host an exhibition in honor of his 50th birthday in January 2019.
