On Instagram, the equestrian star shared a photo of balloons reading “new baby” placed in a field beside a young foal. She captioned the post: “Impatiently awaiting the arrival of our little girl.” This joyous announcement follows a year of celebrations for the Schumacher family, including Gina-Marie and Iain Bethke’s wedding in June—a grand event that welcomed many friends and family members typically outside the family’s close inner circle.
This will be the first grandchild for Michael and Corinna Schumacher, who are also parents to their son, Mick. Gina often shares heartfelt memories of her father on his birthday each January.
Schumacher has remained out of public view since the near-fatal ski accident in 2013, with his exact condition kept strictly private by his wife, Corinna. The recent wedding of Gina-Marie Schumacher drew significant attention, as it was held at the family’s $50 million Spanish villa, reportedly converted into a “medical sanctuary” offering 24/7 hospital-level care for the seven-time F1 champion. Security measures were reportedly in place to shield Schumacher from external attention, with doctors and nurses allegedly on-site and guests required to surrender their phones, further fueling speculation about his condition.
Michael Schumacher to become a grandfather as daughter Gina announces pregnancyhttps://t.co/GCU1DtX0ve pic.twitter.com/HJ5R1hwV2n
— RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) December 21, 2024
Since Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident in December 2013, which resulted in life-altering injuries, his wife Corinna has vigilantly guarded his privacy. Access to him and knowledge of his condition have been limited to a close circle of trusted confidants.
Despite the privacy, some individuals have attempted to expose Schumacher’s private details. Earlier this month, the trial of three men accused of attempting to blackmail the Schumacher family began in Germany. One of the accused, 53-year-old Markus Fritsche, had worked as a bodyguard for the seven-time F1 champion for many years. Fritsche is said to have gained access to sensitive information about Schumacher’s condition and treatment, and after being dismissed, he allegedly tried to exploit that knowledge against the family.
Schumacher is widely considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, with 91 wins and seven championships to his name. In 2021, a Netflix documentary was released, celebrating his remarkable life and career. He currently resides in Geneva, Switzerland, with his wife Corinna, whom he married in 1995.
Read More: Formula 1 2025: Six Rookies Take Their Place as Driver Lineups for Next Season Revealed
Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
