F1 news: Details emerge as Michael Schumacher ‘seen in public’ for first time since tragic accident

Affected F1 legend Michael Schumacher He reportedly recently attended his daughter’s wedding in what would be his first public appearance since his devastating accident 11 years ago. Schumacher suffered catastrophic head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013, and has not been seen in public since.

Are wife Corinna is notoriously private in terms of sharing information about his condition, and there is an extremely small circle of people who are allowed to see him. But it seems Corinna is starting to loosen the wall of privacy somewhat, as reports emerge that Schumacher was spotted at daughter Gina-Marie’s wedding.

Gina-Marie married Iain Bethke at the family’s luxury villa in Mallorca, which the family bought from Real Madrid chairman Florentino Perez in 2017. Schumacher lives in their family home on Lake Geneva in Switzerland, but is often transported to and from the city. Mallorca villa.

It is said that privacy was extremely tight at Gina-Marie’s wedding, with mobile phones having to be left at the front door. But multiple media outlets report that Schumacher was present – the first time in eleven years that he has been seen by someone outside the ‘inner circle’.

Last year, Schumacher’s brother Ralf revealed he was no longer allowed to see Michael, but that position has since changed and he attended the wedding. “When I see his children Gina-Maria and Mick, my heart smiles,” Ralf told the German magazine ‘Bunte’. “If anyone in the family needs my advice, I’m there. They go their own way.”

But another sign that the walls of secrecy are beginning to collapse is the girlfriend of Schumacher’s son Mick has been given access to the inner circle. Danish model Laila Hasanovic has been in a relationship with Mick since August last year and is apparently deemed worthy by Corinna.

Late last year, Schumacher’s former boss at Ferrari and close friend Jean Todt revealed: “He’s just not the Michael he used to be. He’s different and is guided wonderfully by his wife and children who protect him. His life is different now .” , and I have the privilege of sharing moments with him. That’s all I can say.”

Michael Schumacher’s wife explains reasons for secrecy

Corrina spoke publicly about the accident for the first time in a Netflix documentary in 2021, revealing why she wants to keep Schumacher’s condition so private. “‘Private is private’, as he always said. It is very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible,” says Corinna.

“Michael has always protected us and now we protect Michael. What he really didn’t like was the press, the people and all the hype around him. That’s not what he wanted. He wanted to play the sport. Michael is very suspicious. He always has been, in the early days. Until he thinks he knows or can trust someone, then he opens up completely.”

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Schumacher’s former manager Willi Weber has previously criticized the level of secrecy which led to him being left out. “I tried to contact Corinna hundreds of times but she didn’t respond,” he said. “I called (former Ferrari boss) Jean Todt to ask him if I should go to hospital and he told me to wait – it’s too early.

“I called the next day and no one answered. I didn’t expect this kind of behavior and I’m still angry about it. They kept me outside and told me it’s too early, but now it’s too late. It’s been nine years. Maybe they should just tell it like it is.

“I could initially understand the situation because I always did everything I could for Michael to protect his private life. But since then we have heard nothing but lies from them. He was like a son to me. Even today it pains me to talk about it.”