Michael Schumacher didn’t attend his daughter’s wedding ‘from what I understand’, according to former F1 team-mate Johnny Herbert.
At the end of September, rumours suggested the German had been in attendance to watch his daughter, Gina-Maria, tie the knot with boyfriend Iain Bethke in Spain.
It was described as the 55-year-old’s first ‘public appearance’ in 11 years, having lived his life away from the spotlight ever since his tragic skiing accident in 2013.
Schumacher hit his head on a rock while skiing in the French Alps and hasn’t been seen in the time since.
Michael Schumacher remains a big source of intrigue nearly 11 years on from his tragic skiing accident
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His family have preferred to keep details on his condition to a minimum in the years since – with F1 fans left in the dark as a result.
But Herbert, speaking to FlashscoreUSA.com, has now disputed claims the Ferrari legend did appear at Gina-Maria’s wedding.
“It will always be a closed shop,” he said.
“The most recent rumour was he attended his daughter’s wedding.
“Unfortunately, from what I understand that was all A1 fake news and no truth in it.”
Herbert’s comments are likely to disappoint fans clamouring for more information on Schumacher and what he’s like today.
However, it’s more important for the icon to be left alone so he can continue his recovery without the eyes of the world watching on.
Wife Corinna appeared on a Netflix documentary back in 2021 to discuss her husband.
She tearfully explained that he was ‘different’ to how he used to be.
However, the equestrian star also insisted the family would always do their utmost to ‘protect’ Schumacher – just like he did during his days on the grid.
“Michael is here. Different, but he’s here, and that gives us strength, I find,” she said.
“He still shows me how strong he is every day.
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Michael Schumacher didn’t attend his daughter’s wedding ‘from what I understand’, according to former F1 team-mate Johnny Herbert.
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“We live together at home. We do therapy. We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he’s comfortable. And to simply make him feel our family, our bond.
“And no matter what, I will do everything I can. We all will.
“We’re trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does. And we are getting on with our lives.
“‘Private is private’, as he always said. It’s very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible.
Michael Schumacher hasn’t been seen in public since a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013GETTY
“Michael always protected us, and now we are protecting Michael.”
Schumacher won seven F1 titles during his time in F1, a feat only Lewis Hamilton has been able to emulate.
He won his first championship while racing for Benneton in 1994, with his last triumph coming during his spell with Ferrari in 2006.
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