today is the fiftieth birthday of former formula one driver michel schumacher the seven time world champion has not been seen in public since a major skiing accident in france in december two thousand and thirteen little is known about his current condition but his family has issued a statement on facebook saying you can be sure that he is in the very best of hands and that we are doing everything humanly possible to help him please understand that we are following michelle's wishes in keeping such a sensitive subject as healthy as it has always been. well the birthday has given fans a chance to look back and remember michelle. career. a milestone marked in grand fashion. the most successful driver in formula one history turned fifty on thursday to celebrate ferrari the racing team with which he claimed five of his record seven world titles have unveiled this special exhibition in more danger it's really in honor of his remarkable achievements a day of celebration but also one tinge with sadness. schumacher has been out of the public eye since december twenty third team when a skiing accide