Ever since Michael Schumacher suffered a head injury in a skiing accident in Meribel Resort in France in 2013, his 46-year-old wife Corinna Betsch has always been by his side. Now, she continuously endures the incessant queries and even the rumors about her husband's condition.
For 19 months, Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna Betsch has been an epitome of a resilient and brave spouse. Together with their two children, she worked tirelessly to maintain her husband's privacy as he takes a long journey towards recovery. According to Daily Mirror, Schumacher, the 46-year-old F1 champ, already left the hospital and returned to their family home.
As Michael Schumacher and wife Corinna Betsch marked their 20th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1, here are 5 interesting facts about Schumacher's ladylove.
1. Corinna Betsch-Schumacher is a German equestrienne who won the gold medal in the 2010 European Championships. She is also a PETA ambassador.
2. Just days before the accident, seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher opened up about the significance of his wife Corinna to his life. He also revealed that they never had any serious argument.
"It is not so easy to find a partner who unconditionally adapts to the pace of my life," he said. "It's because we share the same value. During all the time I was racing she was my guardian angel."
3. Schumacher met his wife Corinna Betsch at a Ferrari party just before he started to become the race car driver of the Italian giant. As per Inquisitr, the celebration was held while Schumacher was with Benetton, where he won the first two of his seven Formula One world championships.
Their relationship began after Corinna broke up with another driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Hello! Magazine revealed. Eventually, the couple got married on Aug. 1, 1995.
4. During their 10th anniversary, Schumacher bought his wife a ranch in Texas, where she raised horses, Australia Network News has learned. They also have a home in Switzerland and have bought several ski chalets in Meribel.
5. After the life-changing skiing accident in 2013, Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna sold their $25 million jet and holiday home, Daily Mail reported. She believed that her husband will never fully recover to enjoy those luxuries again. She also has reportedly taken over her husband's £500million business empire, while he is unable to manage his own interests as he receives treatment for his injuries.
While the months since Michael Schumacher's skiing accident in 2013 have been horrendous, his wife Corinna has never given up hope on her husband and remains firmly by his side.
