Michael Schumacher latest: Daughter of F1 star finds love after dad’s tragic ski accident
THE daughter of tragic race ace Michael Schumacher has found love with a fellow horse enthusiast.
Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina Marie has found love with a fellow horse enthusiast
Gina Maria, 20, who is a champion in western riding, stepped out with Iain Bethke, 22, for the first time at an awards ceremony in Munich.
Sabine Kehm, a spokesman for the family, confirmed: “He is her boyfriend, they have been together a long time.”
Media in Germany reported that it was their shared love of horses which brought them together.
Bethke is a show jumper who appeared at her side on Wednesday in Munich at the Audi Generation Awards for sport.
Gina stepped out with Iain Bethke, 22, for the first time at an awards ceremony in Munich
He is her boyfriend, they have been together a long time
Gina was honoured for her achievements in western riding – a pursuit which her mother also follows.
Bild in Germany reported: “On the evening of the awards ceremony they were inseparable.
When Gina Maria came from the stage, Iain kissed her tenderly on her forehead.
After that, there was a kiss on the mouth.”
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Gina was honoured for her achievements in western riding at the Audi Generation Awards for sport
Moments earlier she said from the stage: “I love what I do!”
Unfortunately her crippled father is unable to share in her joy. He remains in a specialised intensive care unit built at the family mansion in Switzerland.
The Ferrari legend was left comatose following a skiing accident in December 2013 and has never been seen in public since.
He is cared for by a team of doctors and medical technicians around the clock. It remains unclear whether he will ever lead a normal life again.