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JOSE LUIS RUIZ
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RRecently, Ralf Schumacher caused an information earthquake when he came out of the closet. The former F1 driver and younger brother of the seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher I decided it was time to confess that it is homosexualHe announced it on social media. And, of course, it generated a host of reactions of all kinds. Not in vain are we talking about someone who is relevant even today. The German now acts as a renowned analyst and his opinions rarely go unnoticed.
Well, his ex-wife has come forward to give her opinion on this shocking revelation. Cora Brinkmannin statements to The Spiegelhas not been cut when analyzing the modus operandi of the one who was his partner for many years.
“I wish Ralf had involved me or at least made me part of his decision, it would have been a sign of respect. During his career in F1, there were many rumors in it paddock. I asked him to clarify if what was said was true, but he always denied it, telling me that I was imagining everything and that maybe I needed psychological help.“, confesses the German’s ex.
Harsh reproaches
“When he announced it, it was like a stab in the heart. Coming out always affects those around you, including the ex-wife with whom you had a child.. Today I feel used “I feel like I wasted my best years. I ask myself a lot of questions. Was he honest with me? And there’s something even more important that’s on my mind: did he love me? I trusted him blindly, that’s why his word was law for me,” adds the 47-year-old model and TV presenter. Cora was married to Ralf from 2001 to 2015. The two had a son, David, who is also a pilot.
As Ralf came out of the closet
Ralf made his homosexuality public via the Internet. At one point she introduced her current partner, Etienne, to the world.“The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side to share everything with,” she stressed in an Instagram post that generated rivers of ink.
Then she came back with another photo (accompanied by her current boyfriend) and a new message that lacked the poetic tone of the previous one. The image was clearer and the communication was intended for those who had applauded him for his courage in announcing something so shocking.“Thank you very much for the many congratulations and comments. We are very happy and thank you all,” Ralf concluded succinctly.
