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Ralf Schumacher Leaks Explosive WhatsApp Messages After Ex-Wife's Shocking Interview

Alex Harrington

Jun 30, 2007; Magny-Cours, FRANCE; Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher (GER) during qualifying for the 2007 Grand Prix of France at Magny-Cours Motorway. Mandatory Credit: GEPA pictures/ Franz Pammer via USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2007; Magny-Cours, FRANCE; Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher (GER) during qualifying for the 2007 Grand Prix of France at Magny-Cours Motorway. Mandatory Credit: GEPA pictures/ Franz Pammer via USA TODAY Sports / GEPA/USA TODAY Sports

Ralf Schumacher has exposed a series of private WhatsApp messages following controversial remarks from his ex-wife, Cora Schumacher. The dispute, unveiled to the public eye through an interview she did with Marca, involves deeply personal accusations.

The former Formula 1 driver, known for his career with Jordan, Williams, and Toyota, recently announced his relationship with French business manager Etienne, openly celebrating his same-sex relationship. This news was met with a dramatic response from Cora Schumacher, who expressed feeling betrayed. According to Cora, Ralf's disclosure was a "stab in the heart," intensifying their already complicated relationship following their separation in 2015.

In a bid to set the record straight, Ralf revealed WhatsApp dialogues between him, Cora, and Etienne.

"With all the back and forth, I would like to make it clear that Cora congratulated us in September 2023 because she thought we had gotten married, as you can see from this message to Etienne personally. I think it's a shame for Etienne and me that she spreads so many lies.

"We both just want to be left in peace."

The messages in question show Cora extending congratulations to the couple, which contrasts sharply with her public portrayal of surprise and hurt over Ralf's new relationship.

However, the public reveal of these messages was not without its repercussions. Cora condemned Ralf's actions as a violation of privacy, branding him as "pathetic" for resorting to such measures to counter her accusations.

"How pathetic does a person have to be to illegally publish private WhatsApp messages in order to conceal the truth?

"And you have been seriously suing me for ten years, claiming that I am not protecting your personal rights, while you shamelessly violate mine, instead of just approaching me and at least telling me the truth now.

"The WhatsApp was my last attempt to at least find out the truth from him."

At the heart of this saga lies their son, David Schumacher, who has publically supported his father's new relationship.

 "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 they are a man or a woman. I am 100 per cent behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations."

As the situation continues to unfold, questions about the bounds of privacy, the pressures of a public life, and the pathways to personal truth remain ever-pervasive. With both parties seeking closure and clarity, we now turn to the restart of the 2024 F1 season with the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.

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Alex Harrington
ALEX HARRINGTON

Alex is the editor-in-chief of F1 editorial. He fell in love with F1 at the young age of 7 after hearing the scream of naturally aspirated V10s echo through his grandparents' lounge. That year he watched as Michael Schumacher took home his fifth championship win with Ferrari, and has been unable to look away since. 

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