Michael Schumacher Reportedly Appears at Daughter’s Wedding

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One world champion, has reportedly made a public appearance for the first time in over a decade. According to various reports, Schumacher attended the wedding of his daughter, Gina-Maria Schumacher, at the family’s villa in Majorca.

Schumacher suffered severe head injuries during a skiing accident in 2013, which led to life-changing consequences. Despite wearing a helmet, he hit his head on a rock while skiing in the French Alps. Following the accident, he underwent two surgical procedures and was placed in a medically induced coma at Grenoble Hospital.

Since September 2014, Schumacher has been receiving care at his home near Lake Geneva, overseen by his wife, Corinna Schumacher, and a team of medical professionals. His condition has been kept private, with limited information shared outside close family and friends.

Gina-Maria’s wedding ceremony was held at the family’s Majorcan villa, a property acquired in 2017 from Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid. Guests at the wedding were reportedly asked to leave their phones at the door, ensuring Schumacher’s privacy was maintained. Nonetheless, his presence was a rare positive update on his health condition.

The wedding, described as ‘ultra-private,’ saw Schumacher’s presence for the first time in many years in a public setting. Ralf Schumacher, Michael’s brother and a former F1 driver, was also in attendance, sparking discussions of mending familial relationships.

Majorcan news outlet “Ultima Hora” reported that the ceremony lasted around half an hour, beginning at 4.15pm. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to a banquet and entertained by a live country music band.

The event has been noted as a significant occasion, possibly indicating a shift in the family’s approach to disclosing Schumacher’s health status. However, details remain closely guarded by Corinna Schumacher, who has fiercely protected her husband’s privacy since the accident.