Revealed: Ralf Schumacher introduced his partner to his ex-wife as his 'assistant' over a year ago The brother of Formula One superstar Michael came out on social media in July 49-year-old has been involved with Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne for two years Schumacher and Cora Brinkman divorced in 2015 after 14 years of marriage By Tamara Prenn Published: 10:03 BST, 6 August 2024 | Updated: 10:03 BST, 6 August 2024 e-mail View comments Ralf Schumacher reportedly introduced his partner Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne to his ex-wife Cora a year before publicly revealing his relationship to the world - but did so referring to the Frenchman as his 'assistant', according to outlets in Germany. The brother of Formula One superstar Michael came out as gay last month after sharing a social media post of himself embracing Bousquet-Cassagne, who had been working as Schumacher's business manager. Alongside a picture of the couple, Schumacher captioned the image: 'The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.
' Days after the public announcement - which was met with well-wishes and congratulations from the world of motorsport and beyond - Cora shared a cryptic post to her own social media page. The television personality, who divorced Schumacher in 2015, posted a picture of herself dressed as a bride in tears, with the caption: 'Tears reveal more than words'. Ralf Schumacher (foreground) publicly shared his relationship with Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne in July The Formula One pundit - and brother of superstar Michael - posted a picture to his Instagram Days later his ex-wife Cora shared a cryptic picture of herself as a bride in tears after the public announcement But rather than being entirely caught out by Schumacher's announcement, German news site BILD revealed that Cora has known Bousquet-Cassagne for over a year - after an alleged roundabout introduction.
Read More Ralf Schumacher's boyfriend is his French general manager, close friend reveals Sources close to the former model and racing driver shared with the outlet that she had been told that Bousquet-Cassagne was her ex-husband's assistant when first introduced to him. However, a former friend of Cora, Joerg Kunze shared with the outlet that she and Bousquet-Cassagne had met in St Tropez in the South of France in April 2023 - where Kunze was also present - and that after the holiday, it was 'clear' that Schumacher and Bousquet-Cassagne were a 'couple'. In pictures shared to Kunze's Instagram profile, Cora and Bousquet-Cassagne are seen enjoying one another's company, eating lunch and sampling local watermelon, during a holiday that Kunze described as 'great fun'.
Sources close to Schumacher told BILD that Cora was well aware of their relationship, and happy for the couple. Cora and Bousquet-Cassagne (right) are believed to have first met in St Tropez in April 2023 The pair spent time on the French Riviera with Cora's friend Jorg Kunze (pictured left) during a group holiday at Schumacher's house In pictures shared to Kunze's Instagram, Cora is seen appearing to become fast friends with the Frenchman 'We were with Etienne in St. Tropez, Cora got on really well with him, he's an incredibly nice person,' Kunze added in conversation with the publication.
'We went to the beach club, went shopping, ate out or had a nice day at the pool. Read More Inside the lives of the Schumachers 'It was great. We had a good time.
' After Schumacher's Instagram post, the relationship was confirmed by the couple's friend, German actress Carmen Geiss, who revealed that Schumacher and Bousquet-Cassagne have been a couple for two years. Also delighted was Schumacher's son with his ex-wife, David, who shared a supportive comment underneath the photograph . 'I'm very happy that you've finally found someone with whom you can really tell that you feel comfortable and safe,' the fledgling racing driver wrote on Instagram.
Schumacher and Bousquet-Cassagne's relationship was confirmed by the couple's mutual friend Carmen Geiss Schumacher and Cora were married for 14 years before their divorce over a decade ago The former model and racing driver is now a television personality in her native Germany 'It doesn't matter whether they are a man or a woman. I'm 100% behind you, Dad, and I wish you all the best! Congratulations!' Schumacher and Cora were married for 14 years, having tied the knot in 2001 months prior to David's birth. Cora, now 47, had a racing career of her own, driving in various classes and championships, and also built a separate career in showbusiness as a Playboy model, television presenter and actress.
She is best known for featuring on German television programmes like Top of the Pops, Mareinhof and Alarm Fur Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei, and since the split from Schumacher launched a profile on the adult platform OnlyFans. Michael Schumacher Share or comment on this article: Revealed: Ralf Schumacher introduced his partner to his ex-wife as his 'assistant' over a year ago e-mail Add comment.
