Michael Schumacher's daughter flooded with touching messages after F1 icon 'attended her wedding'

Michael Schumacher's daughter, Gina-Maria Schumacher, has been flooded with touching messages after it was reported the F1 icon attended her wedding last weekend

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 04/10/2024

- 13:29

Gina-Maria Schumacher tied the knot with long-term boyfriend Iain Bethke over the weekend

Michael Schumacher's daughter, Gina-Maria Schumacher, has been flooded with touching messages after it was reported the F1 icon attended her wedding last weekend.

Gina tied the knot with long-term partner Iain Bethke at a private ceremony in Mallorca, Spain.


Reports have claimed Schumacher was in attendance for her big day, in what is being described as his first 'public appearance' since his tragic skiing accident in 2013.

Gina has, so far, shared just one image from the wedding on Instagram.

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Michael Schumacher's daughter, Gina-Maria Schumacher, has been flooded with touching messages after it was reported the F1 icon attended her wedding last weekend

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And fans have sent her messages of support in the time since, with many delighted by her news.

One user wrote: "You look so much like your Dad in this picture. He will be so proud of you and your brother."

A second penned a message saying: "Congratulations Gina you look gorgeous, your great dad will be so proud of you."

A third wrote: "So proud of you Gina. You're beautiful."

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Another said: "Congratulations. I'm happy your wonderful Dad could be present for your wedding. God Bless the newly weds. My prayers continue for Michael Schumacher."

A fifth fan wrote: "Congratulations and only the best for you from my heart."

A sixth stated: "Beautiful!!! Congratulations to you both."

And a seventh said: "Lots of happiness to both of you!"

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One person who wasn't invited to the wedding was Willi Weber, Schumacher's old manager.

Weber, speaking to BILD, says he wouldn't have attended even if he'd received an invite due to his own ill health.

And the 82-year-old also hailed Schumacher and the memories they shared during his time at the top of the F1 world.

"I have had no contact with the family for over ten years," said Weber. "I can barely remember what even happened.

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Michael Schumacher's daughter, Gina-Maria Schumacher, has been flooded with touching messages after it was reported the F1 icon attended her wedding last weekend

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"I was not invited to the wedding, but I wouldn't have gone anyway because my health is not good at the moment.

"I would not have wanted to fly to Mallorca."

Weber then added: "Michael was one of my best friends. More like a son that I never had.

"Nobody knows exactly what's going on with him today, so I don't want to comment any further.

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"Gina's wedding brings back memories. I'm thinking about my successes with Michael - our goals and our victories.

"I remember Michael the way he was. And we probably won't see each other again."

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