Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life after a skiing accident medics said he would not have survived had he not been wearing a ski helmet.

Former racing driver Michael Schumacher is in a coma after a skiing accident in France.

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher was in a “critical condition” in a coma after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps, the hospital treating him said.

Michael Schumacher’s condition has worsened and the seven-time Formula One world champion is now critical after a skiing accident in France, according to reports.

Michael Schumacher suffered a head injury in a skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday.