Corinna Schumacher, born Betsch on March 2, 1969, in Halver, is a business personality, equestrian, and German animal rights activist. She is widely recognized as the spouse of the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, Michael Schumacher.
Biography of Corinna Schumacher – Childhood, Youth, and Personal Life.
During her childhood, Corinna Betsch displayed a talent for horseback riding. In her youth, she pursued a career as a saleswoman. Later, she ventured into the world of motorsports through her association with the driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen. However, she concluded this relationship in 1991 upon meeting Michael Schumacher, who was Heinz-Harald’s teammate in the Mercedes young driver program.
They tied the knot on August 1, 1995, in Kerpen, the same year the German driver secured his second Formula 1 World Championship title. The church ceremony took place four days later at Königswinter, in the chapel of Petersberg. The couple initially settled in Vufflens-le-Château in 1996, staying there until 2008 when they relocated to Gland. They are proud parents to two children: Gina Maria, born on February 20, 1997, an accomplished equestrian who clinched the Junior Reining European Championship in 2015 and the Youth World Championship in 2017, and Mick, born on March 22, 1999. Mick initially competed in karting under his mother’s maiden name, securing the Vice World Championship in 2014, before transitioning to his father’s surname. He went on to be crowned the Formula 3 European Champion in 2018.
Career in Reining and Presence alongside her Husband
While standing steadfastly by the side of the German champion and accompanying him throughout the Grand Prix events, Corinna Schumacher doesn’t forsake her passion for horses. She shares this passion with her husband, and together they’ve acquired several animals, including the Quarter Horse mare, Lady, housed at the Swiss National Stud, and two ranches—one in Givrins, Switzerland, and another in Gordonville, Texas.
Primarily focusing on reining, a discipline in western riding competitions, she secured the title of European Riding Champion in 2010. Her career as a high-level equestrian expanded into organizing equestrian competitions while overseeing the operations of their ranches. She is also an advocate for animal rights, supporting the PETA organization in 2006.
Corinna Schumacher: Privacy Guardian and Family Strength
When Michael Schumacher retired from Formula 1 in 2012 and suffered a severe skiing accident in 2013, resulting in significant brain injuries, Corinna faced intense media scrutiny. Despite expressing gratitude for the encouragement received from fans, she has been vigilant in safeguarding her husband’s privacy. Sabine Kehm, Michael’s manager, played a crucial role in supporting her efforts and later became Mick’s manager.
In April 2021, over seven years after the accident, media speculation arose regarding the supposed sale of their property in Gland, fueled by previous sales of a private jet and a Norwegian chalet where the family spent vacations. This speculation was fueled by the estimated weekly cost of care amounting to 56,000 euros.
On September 15, 2021, the documentary ‘Schumacher’ was released, featuring Corinna’s testimony. She stated, ‘I haven’t blamed God for what happened. It’s always terrible to ask why us? Why Michael? But why does it happen to others too? I miss him every day. But he’s here. He’s different, but he’s here, and that gives us strength. We’re together, living together at home. He’s undergoing treatments. We’re doing everything to improve his condition and make him feel our family, our connection.
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