Felipe Massa set to pay tribute to Michael Schumacher at Australian Grand Prix

Felipe Massa and Michael Schumacher during the latter’s glory days

At a time when doctors are busy figuring out ways to get seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher back on track and the world is spending hours in prayers for his speedy recovery, there is someone out there doing his own bit for the German legend.

Felipe Massa, Michael’s former team-mate, has confirmed that he will be displaying a message of support for Schumacher at Sunday’s season opener, the Australian Grand Prix, which is the first Formula One race since a skiing accident left the German legend fighting for his life.

The Brazilian driver said that he will drive with the initials “MS” emblazoned on his helmet in Melbourne.

Schumacher remains in a medically-induced coma since the time he hit his head on a rock while skiing at the French resort of Meribel on December 29. His family have said that the 45-year-old is showing ‘small, encouraging signs’ of recovery, while acknowledging that he faces a long battle ahead.

Massa, who paired up with Schumacher during the German’s glory years at Ferrari, had also paid an emotional tribute to his friend on Twitter.

“Michael is always with me!! Be very strong Brother!! Love!! #19,” he tweeted, signing off with his car number.

“I always think about him every day. I’m praying for him every day,” Massa said during the press conference in Melbourne. “So I hope everything can go back and he’ll be okay. For sure it was a shame to see what has happened, but I keep thinking about him. He’s on my helmet and I’ll keep praying and hope that things are okay for him soon and he comes back,” he added.

Michael is aways with ne !! Be very strong Brother !! Love !! #19 http://t.co/9vsTDsmeJW

— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) March 13, 2014