Michael Schumacher has reportedly been seen in public for the first time in 11 years. The Formula 1 icon was reportedly present when daughter Gina married partner Iain Bethke over the weekend in Majorca. The special day was hosted on the sun-soaked Spanish island at the luxury abode Schumacher’s wife Corinna is understood to have bought in 2017 from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Every qualifying session and race from the 2024 FIA Formula One World ChampionshipTM LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > The remote setting was the stuff of fairy tales, but the location also acted as the perfect private location that allowed the seven-time world champion to watch the nuptials take place. According to reports, to mark the special day, Schumacher’s family made the decision to temporarily end his decade of living hidden away from the word.
The German suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December, 2013, in the French Alps, and his family has kept his condition closely guarded ever since. Some light has recently been shed on the star’s health, following years of mystery, with former teammate Johnny Herbert dropping a big rumour in January to suggest Schumacher is capable of “sitting at the dinner table”. It’s why being present at Gina’s wedding was such a special moment for the family — and why it was prepared to take such a massive step by allowing extended friends and family to be there alongside the legendary driver.
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