Ralf Schumacher showed a private message from his ex-wife about her relationship with her boyfriend and the scandal broke out: “A disgrace”

Ralf Schumacher’s response to his ex-wife Cora’s comments

A few weeks ago, Ralf Schumacher came out publicly for the first time as gay. The former Formula 1 driver and younger brother of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher posted a photo on social media with his current partner, Ettiene.

This revelation generated numerous reactions, but the one that caused the most controversy was that of his ex-wife and mother of his son David, Cora Brinkmann, who harshly targeted the youngest of the Schumachers. “I wish Ralf had involved me or at least made me part of his decision, it would have been a sign of respect,” said the model in an interview she gave to the German media Der Spiegel.

The TV presenter, who was married to the former driver from 2001 to 2015, added that during their marriage they faced rumours in the paddock about Ralf’s orientation in the environment of the highest category of world motorsport. A few days after this publication, the former driver who achieved six victories and raced for 11 consecutive seasons in F1 used his social networks to respond to his now ex-partner.

“With all the back and forth I would like to make it clear that Cora congratulated us in September (early October) 2023 because she thought we had gotten married. She was happy too. As you can see from this message addressed personally to Ettiene. I think it is a disgrace for Etienne and me that she spreads so many lies. We both just want to be left alone,” Schumacher wrote on his Instagram account.

The chat that Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife sent him before her comments against the former F1 driver and his current partner

She also shared a screenshot of the private message Brinkmann allegedly sent to her French-born boyfriend. What did that message dated October 6, 2023 say? The details are below:

– Cora: “Congratulations.” (emojis of a ring, a bottle of champagne, a celebration, and a church)

– Ettiene: “What?” (laughing emoji)

– Cora: “I was told they got married because they both wear rings on their right side. I am very happy for both of them.” (with emojis of a heart made with hands and kisses)

– Ettiene: “But in France it is on the left hand… from the side of the heart. So… (emojis of not understanding and covering their faces)

– Cora: “Ralf is German. (wink emoji) “Anyway, I’m happy for you guys.” (kiss emoji).

– Ettiene: “Thanks, Cora.” (heart face emoji)

Once this message became known, which had dozens of comments supporting Ralf after the interview given by his ex-wife, Cora herself used her social networks and accused the father of her son. “How pathetic does a person have to be to illegally publish private WhatsApp messages to hide the truth?” she wrote on Instagram, according to the German newspaper Bild.

Ralf Schumacher and his ex-wife Cora. ​​They were married for 14 years (Friedemann Vogel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

It should be noted that Brinkmann had harsh words after learning about Schumacher’s new relationship. “I asked him to clarify if what was being said was true, but he always denied it, telling me that I was imagining everything and that maybe I needed psychological help,” said the ex-partner of Michael’s brother.

“When he announced it, it was like a stab in the heart. Coming out always affects those around you, including the ex-wife with whom you had a child. I feel like I wasted my best years. I ask myself a lot of questions. Was he honest with me? And there’s something even more important that’s on my mind: did he love me?” the influencer said in the interview she gave to Der Spiegel.

Will there be a new chapter in this scandal between the model and the former Formula 1 driver? Despite the clashes between the two on social media, the one who made his position clear after learning of his father’s new relationship was David, their son. When Ralf published the photo and made public his new relationship with his boyfriend, the young man who dreams of following in the footsteps of his father and uncle left a heartfelt message.

“I’m so glad you finally found someone you feel really comfortable and safe with. I support you 100 percent dad and I wish you all the best and congratulations,” he wrote.