F1 News: Similarities Drawn between Michael Schumacher and Ken Block After Rally Driver's Passing

As the news was confirmed earlier today of rally legend Ken Block's passing, tributes have been coming in from the motorsport world. And with it being just over nine years since F1 icon Michael Schumacher's horror skiing accident, many are drawing similarities between the two.

Ken Block's company, Hoonigan, confirmed the tragic news this morning in a statement which read:

“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today.

"Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.

"Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve."

One motorsport fan wrote on Twitter:

"Ken Block death will remind everyone about Michael Schumacher. Almost a decade since his ski accident and there has been very little information about how the former F1 champion is doing."

Ken Block death will remind everyone about Michael Schumacher.

Almost a decade since his ski accident and there has been very little information about how the former F1 champion is doing. https://t.co/ihPSxEOOX9
— Saddique Shaban (@SaddiqueShaban) January 3, 2023

Another Twitter user wrote:

"What's with accomplished motor racing greats being lost to the world of motorsports at their peak when indulging in alternative leisure sports - Michael Schumacher and now Ken Block. So tragic."

What's with accomplished motor racing greats being lost to the world of motorsports at their peak when indulging in alternative leisure sports - Michael Schumacher and now Ken Block. So tragic. #RIPKenBlock
— Shawn Pystoff (@SPystoff) January 3, 2023

Along with it being nine years since Schumacher's skiing accident, it is also Schumacher's birthday with many incorporating birthday wishes in with their posts.

Another motorsport fan wrote:

"The snow has given us pure bad news. Renner's accident, the death of the lord of the gymkhanas, Ken Block and his impreza then a Ford; also today, January 3, is the birthday of Michael Schumacher." [translated by Twitter]

La nieve nos ha dado puras malas noticias. El accidente de Renner, el fallecimiento del señor de las gymkhanas, Ken Block y su impreza luego un Ford; además hoy, 3 de enero, es el cumpleaños de Michael Schumacher.
— Carlos Alberto  (@CarIos_Alberto) January 3, 2023

The news a shocked the whole motorsport community. Another fan took to Twitter to post their respects, they wrote:

"Something else to say is... Happy birthday Michael Schumacher, keep fighting

"R.I.P. Ken Block I used to play Colin McRae: DiRT 2 earlier and that was the first time I saw what he was doing. Incredible joy to see him do what he loved to do, a true legend"

Something else to say is...

Happy birthday Michael Schumacher, keep fighting ❤

R.I.P. Ken Block 🖤🕊 I used to play Colin McRae: DiRT 2 earlier and that was the first time I saw what he was doing. Incredible joy to see him do what he loved to do, a true legend 🙌🏻
— Alex The G (@AlexTheG_71) January 3, 2023