F1 winner Ralf Schumacher reveals same-sex relationship on social media

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F1 winner reveals same-sex relationship on social media

The six time race winner revealed his relationship via social media

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Monday 15 July 2024 13:57

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has revealed he is in a relationship with a man via an announcement on his social media.

Schumacher, younger brother to seven-time world champion Michael, also had his own decade-long career in the sport.

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Making his debut with Jordan Grand Prix, Ralf moved to Williams in 1999, securing his first win with the team in 2001 at the San Marino Grand Prix.

Having stuck with the Grove-based outfit for six seasons, the 49-year-old made his final team switch to Toyota before exiting the sport in 2007.

Having won six grands prix between 1997 and 2007, and Michael's fruitful career granting him legendary status, the Schumacher's are the most successful sibling pairing the sport has ever seen.

Ralf and Michael Schumacher shared F1 podiums in the past

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Ralf Schumacher relationship

After retiring from motorsport as a driver, the younger Schumacher now works as a commentator for Sky Sports Germany.

The six-time race winner shared a picture with the man believed to be his partner in a moving post on his Instagram page.

The couple could be seen with their arms around each other, the image on Ralf's personal Instagram page captioned: "The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything."

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Schumacher's son, David, commented on the post, saying: "I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure, no matter if [it is] a man or a woman.

"I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations."

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Kerry Violet - F1 News Editor

Having graduated from the University of Sheffield with a 2:1 in Journalism in 2022, Kerry continued her pursuit of finding a full-time position in motorsport through work with the F1 Arcade in London, where she got to meet true fans of the sport and make a live grand prix watch party memorable for them. It was here that she confirmed her dream of combining her background in journalism and love of motorsport, going on to volunteer with the female-led platform Empoword Journalism. Having completed stints as a screen editor and sports editor, Kerry landed her first F1-specific editorial role with GPFans and has thoroughly enjoyed continuing to work closely with the sport ever since. The access GPFans offers Kerry has allowed her to interview big names such as Naomi Schiff and David Coulthard and given her experiences she could only have dreamt of as a young F1 fan.

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