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Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 legend, has reportedly been seen in public for the first time in 11 years, attending his daughter Gina-Maria's wedding. The 27-year-old daughter recently tied the knot with her new husband, Iain Bethke, in a lavish ceremony held at their family villa in Majorca. Reports from German media suggest that Michael Schumacher was present to witness the celebrations.
The former Formula 1 champion continues to require constant medical care following a serious skiing accident that he suffered ten years ago, during which he sustained a severe head injury in the French Alps. He survived but spent several months in a medically induced coma. Since his return to their home on Lake Geneva in September 2014, Michael has been looked after by his devoted wife, Corinna, along with a team of medical professionals. Corinna has been very protective of his privacy, allowing only a select few trusted friends and family to visit him. Few people are believed to know the full details of his condition, as noted by the Mirror.
F1 Legend's presence at wedding
Michael’s presence at his daughter's wedding may indicate a change in the family's approach. While he has been brought to the villa in Majorca before, this was his first public appearance in front of wedding guests in many years. To maintain privacy, guests were reportedly required to leave their mobile phones outside to prevent any photos of the 55-year-old, but his appearance suggests a potential shift in Corinna's stance. Ralf Schumacher, Michael's brother and a former F1 driver, has largely been kept in the dark about his brother’s care. However, he was reportedly invited to the wedding, suggesting a possible reunion with his sister-in-law.
Michael's limited public appearance
The Daily Mail reported that guests at a recent wedding were required to leave their phones at the entrance to ensure Michael Schumacher’s privacy. The family also considered hiring a large security team to keep photographers at bay. The successful execution of the event has sparked hopes that the family might allow more public appearances for the Ferrari legend, with speculation focusing on the potential wedding of Schumacher's son, Mick.
In September 2020, it was reported that Schumacher had been relocated from his Swiss home to a luxurious villa in Majorca. The Spanish press revealed that this exclusive property is situated in the upscale Las Brisas estate near Andratx. This news followed comments from Elisabetta Gregoraci, the ex-wife of former F1 team boss Flavio Briatore, who mentioned on the Italian version of Big Brother that Schumacher communicates primarily through his eyes and that only a select few are allowed to visit him.
Bild had previously connected Schumacher to a mansion owned by Florentino Perez in Majorca back in July 2018, noting that his wife, Corinna, purchased it for $50 million to create a holiday retreat for family and friends.
