The moment Ralf Schumacher came out publicly as gay on social media took the motorsport world by surprise, especially those who follow Formula 1’s recent past most closely, especially those who have followed the daily life of the former Formula 1 driver and brother of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
In statements to Der SpiegelCora Brinkmann, the ex-wife of Ralf Schumacher, admitted that she was taken by surprise by her former partner’s revelation, despite having had suspicions about his sexual orientation in the past.
“I wish Ralph [Schumacher] It would be a sign of respect for me if you were involved or even informed of your decision. There have been many rumours in the paddock during his Formula One career. [sobre a sua homossexualidade]. I always asked him to clarify whether what was said at the time was true, but he always denied it, saying that it was all in my head and that perhaps I needed psychological help,” he began by revealing the identity of the German Television, who was married to the former Formula 1 driver between 2001 and 2015 for 14 years.
“When he announced [a sua homossexualidade]It was like a knife in the heart. When we assume something like that, we must realize that such things always affect the people around us, including the ex-wife with whom we had a child. [David]”Today I feel like I was used during the marriage. I feel like I wasted the best years of my life. I ask myself many questions: was he honest with me? But there is something even more important that I can’t get out of my head: did he love me? I trusted him blindly. His word was like a law to me,” he added.