Schumacher fights for life: Twitter reacts

Formula 1 and the sporting world in general have been rocked by the news that Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life.

The seven-time F1 champion was <a href="/off-the-pitch/ferrari/news/schumacher-suffers-serious-injury-skiing_127116.html">airlifted to a French hospital</a> yesterday after he hit his head on rocks while skiing.

Initial reports had suggested that the German had only suffered minor injuries, but a statement this morning from his doctor, Professor Payen, revealed that the 44-year-old is in a <a href="/off-the-pitch/news/doctors-schumacher-is-fighting-for-his-life_127353.html">critical condition</a>.

As expected, drivers and other sports stars have taken to Twitter to wish Schumacher a full and speedy recovery. Below, . . .