HEART BREAKING: Former Formula 1 Driver Ralf Schumacher hits back at former wife and leaks… Read More
Former Formula 1 Driver Ralf Schumacher hits back at former wife and leaks… Read More
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher, younger brother of the legendary Michael Schumacher, is entangled in a public dispute with his ex-wife, Cora Schumacher, after she accused him of blindsiding her with his public coming out as gay. In July, at the age of 49, Ralf shared an emotional post on social media, revealing his sexuality and his relationship with his business manager, Etienne. While the F1 community largely embraced his announcement, Cora responded with frustration and disappointment.
Cora, who shares a son named David with Ralf, expressed that she was caught off guard by the news, claiming that he had not informed her before making the public revelation. In a candid interview with Der Spiegel, she voiced her shock and heartbreak, stating that she had no idea about Ralf’s sexuality until she saw his social media post. Cora felt hurt that Ralf didn’t speak to her privately before going public, which would have shown a level of respect toward their past relationship.
“How should I deal with the fact that Ralf didn’t talk to me before he came out?” she said, lamenting that he didn’t offer any personal explanation or apology. “Such a stab in the heart for me,” she continued, highlighting how a coming-out affects not just the individual but also those close to them, including former spouses. Cora expressed a sense of betrayal, wondering if Ralf had been honest with her during their marriage and questioning whether he had truly loved her.
Ralf quickly responded to Cora’s claims through a fiery Instagram post, in which he shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation. The message seemed to indicate that Cora was aware of his relationship with Etienne as far back as September 2023. Along with the screenshot, Ralf included a caption saying, “With all the back and forth, I want to make it clear that Cora congratulated us in September 2023 because she thought we had gotten married. It’s sad that she’s spreading so many lies. Etienne and I just want to be left in peace.”
Cora reacted swiftly, criticizing Ralf’s decision to share their private conversation, calling it “pathetic.” In her own social media post, she denounced Ralf’s actions and accused him of trying to conceal the truth. According to Cora, Ralf had previously introduced Etienne to her solely as a business partner, not as a romantic partner. She clarified that her WhatsApp message was a final attempt to get the truth from Ralf and understand the real nature of his relationship with Etienne.
At 47, Cora has made a name for herself beyond her marriage to Ralf. She has had a successful career in modeling, having appeared in magazines like Playboy and GQ, and participated in Let’s Dance, the German equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing. She has also ventured into television presenting and acting.
This highly publicized feud between Ralf and Cora continues to attract attention, as their contrasting versions of events unfold in the media. Both parties are adamant about their side of the story, adding fuel to an already emotionally charged situation.
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