Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher has recently revealed that he is gay, taking to Instagram to share the news in a heartfelt post.
Much to the delight of his fans and close friends who congratulated the former six-time Grand Prix winner.
Ralf is the younger brother of seven-time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher but is a star in his own right and was a fan favourite for many when he drove for both Williams and Toyota.
The 49-year-old enjoyed a fast paced life on and off the race track, with him boasting a glamourous life full of champagne and stunning models.
The German even enjoyed a brief fling with none other than glamour model Katie Price, long before revealing he was in a same-sex relationship with his business manager.
Former Formual One driver Ralf Schumacher has revealed he is in a same-sex relationship
The 49-year-old is the younger brother of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher
Before coming out as gay, Schumacher has two very high-profile relationships with Glamour models
As soon as Schumacher started to make waves in the racing world, attention soon turned to who the handsome man had cheering him on in the paddock.
His first high profile relationship was with former glamour model and reality tv personality Katie Price.
The duo made headlines back in 1998 after the duo entered into a flirty relationship after meeting at a shoot for Esquire Magazine.
Sparks flew instantly between the pair, with the German driver inviting Price to Germany to spend time together.
Their jet-setting relationship didn’t last long however, with the pair’s different backgrounds and the language barrier playing a large part in the breakdown of their brief love affair.
The intense spark between the pair was seemingly the reason for Katie ending her engagement to ex-Gladiator Warren Furman.
His first high profile relationship was with former glamour model and reality tv personality Katie Price.
The duo made headlines back in 1998 after the duo entered into a flirty relationship
After his short-lived relationship with Price, the younger brother of Michael Schumacher entered into a relationship with GQ cover star turned playboy model Cora Brinkmann.
Cora, now 47, had a racing career of her own, partaking in various classes and championships.
She also built a separate career in show business as a Playboy model, television presenter and actress.
The blonde beauty in recent years has also joined the adult’s only platform OnlyFans.
After his brief romance with Price he started a relationship with German actress and model Cora Brinkmann
The couple got married in 2001 and enjoyed a 14-year marriage before separating in 2015
The couple tied the knot back in October 2001, in a private ceremony in Austria.
The couple would welcome their first and only child in the same month, with Cora giving birth to their son David on October 23, 2001.
The couple enjoyed a 14 year-long marriage, before officially separating in 2015, after a turbulent 2014, which saw their marriage begin to face problems that arose over the driver’s £84million fortune, their son and their shared homes in Germany, Austria and France.
Despite the rocky end to their relationship, the pair have remained friendly for the sake of their son David, who has taken after both parents and is a racing driver.
In January 2024, Ralf congratulated Cora on becoming one of the celebrities to appear on the German version of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
The couple welcomed a son together David, who is also a racing driver
Despite the rocky end to their relationship, the pair have remained friendly for the sake of their son David
On July 14, the German came out as gay on his Instagram, accompanied by the news that he is in a loving relationship.
Ralf, 49, shared an image of himself and another man with their arms around each other watching a beautiful sunset from the luxury of a yacht, which also featured a heartfelt message that read ‘The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.’
Fans of motorsport and afar were quick to congratulate and share their joy for Ralf’s new found love, with many fans sending well-wishes towards the gorgeous couple.
Following Ralf’s post, German actress Carmen Geiss, a close friend of the couple, revealed that the pair had already been in a relationship for two years.
Ralf Schumacher is now in a relationship with Frenchman Etienne
Ralf, 49, met the business manager over two years ago in Monaco
Following Ralf’s post, German actress Carmen Geiss, a close friend of the couple, revealed that the pair had already been in a relationship for two year
The lucky man who has captured the six-time Grand Prix winner’s heart has been revealed to be Etienne, a Frenchman who was working as Ralf’s business manager.
‘They met in Monaco. Ralf lives in Salzburg with his son, Etienne lives in Nice. But the two are together quite often,’ Geiss said, adding the pair are ‘sensationally happy’ and have ‘never had an argument or dispute’ Geiss revealed to Bild.
Geiss, 59, also detailed in the same interview that she and her husband Robert are frequently invited to visit Ralf and Etienne ever since their loving relationship began some two years ago.
‘Robert and I are very happy for Ralf and Etienne. It’s finally out, it’s just wonderful that the two of them are now living out their love,’ she said.