Michael Schumacher's family feared health leaks before bitter Ralf Schumacher row broke out

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Michael Schumacher's family feared Cora Schumacher would leak information on his health prior to her row with Ralf Schumacher

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 22/08/2024

- 11:02

Ralf Schumacher's ex-wife, Cora, recently criticised the former F1 driver

Cora Schumacher is currently in the spotlight amid her bitter feud with her ex-husband, Ralf Schumacher.

Cora said over the weekend that she felt 'used' and had 'wasted her best years' after the former F1 driver recently announced he was gay.


Ralf is in a relationship with a man called Etienne, having previously been married to Cora for 14 years.

The former F1 star has since hit back at his former flame, accusing her of 'spreading lies' and leaking private WhatsApp messages online that appear to show her expressing support for his new relationship.

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Michael Schumacher's family feared Cora Schumacher would leak information on his health prior to her row with Ralf Schumacher

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Cora's mother has since thrown her support behind her daughter, insisting Ralf always denied rumours about his sexuality during their time together.

As things stand, the row looks set to rumble on.

While the pair's feud plays out in public, Michael Schumacher continues to live a life shrouded in secrecy.

There has been no sighting of the F1 star over the past decade, ever since the tragic skiing accident that changed his life after he suffered serious injuries.

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Michael hit his head on a rock and was taken to hospital before being placed in a medically induced coma.

While he was later allowed to return home, it's since been claimed that the F1 icon is a 'case without hope' as he continues to live away from the public eye.

Earlier this year, Cora appeared on the German version of I'm a Celebrity: Get Me out of Here...

According to BILD at the time, the Schumacher family were worried that she'd accidentally leak information about Michael and his current health status.

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They managed to secure a 'gentleman's agreement' with broadcaster RTL that they wouldn't probe into Michael's current life.

But there were still fears that Cora would let something slip prior to her departure.

Producers reportedly thought she was 'too talkative' during her stint on TV and were concerned about her potentially saying something on live television.

Cora lasted just a few days, with the 47-year-old forced to pull out due to illness.

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Ralf Schumacher and Cora Schumacher are currently embroiled in a public row

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A statement from the show said: "Cora suffers from a severe cough and decides that she no longer feels healthily fit for the jungle adventure.

"We wish her all the best!"

Fast-forward to now and the bitter family feud is just the latest tragedy to hit the Schumachers.

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Michael Schumacher hasn't been seen in public since his tragic skiing accident in 2013 (pictured before the accident)

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Ralf has admitted to drifting apart from his sibling over the years as he continues to live his life while his brother recovers.

Cora hasn't taken Ralf's comments lightly and is heartbroken at being portrayed as a liar.

Whether they can make peace remains to be seen.

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