How Should Formula 1 Show Respect for Michael Schumacher Once the Season Begins?

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Published: March 6, 2014

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When a tragedy occurs, it is human nature to want to help in some way. In the case of Michael Schumacher, still in a coma following his December 2013 ski accident, there is very little that his millions of fans around the world can do to help.

His family does not need money, so any kind of fundraiser is pointless, and Schumacher is already getting the best medical care possible, so there is nothing to be done on that front.



Yet still, there is a desire to show that we care—for Schumacher and for his family.

The 2014 Australian Grand Prix will be the first Formula One race since Schumacher's accident. In Melbourne, how should the F1 world show its respect for one of its greatest champions?

Clearly, anything that suggests mourning is not appropriate. Schumacher may be in a coma, but he is alive. So no black nose cones (like Ferrari used when Pope John Paul II died in 2005), black armbands or moments of silence.

Schumacher's last two teams in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, did make small additions to their car liveries to show their support during preseason testing.

Mercedes added a #KeepFightingMichael hashtag:



And Ferrari had one saying #ForzaMichael!:



These types of understated tributes are the best format for now, while everyone anxiously awaits further updates from Schumacher's medical team.

On a slightly larger scale, the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has decided to name its first corner after Schumacher. The German won the first Bahrain Grand Prix in 2004.

The BIC's news release notes that it consulted with Schumacher's family and quotes his manager, Sabine Kehm, saying, "I am convinced Michael will love the idea and feel very honoured about having a BIC corner named after him."

No doubt we will also hear many drivers voicing their support for their colleague during interviews ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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