Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife breaks silence after Michael’s brother, former Formula 1 star, comes out as gay, saying she ‘feels used’ and ‘wasted her best years’

Cora Schumacher, the ex-wife of former Formula 1 star Ralf, has said she “feels used” after Schumacher admitted he is gay in July.

The couple were married for 14 years before separating in 2015 and have a son, David, who is also a racing driver.

Schumacher, brother of seven-time champion Michael, revealed on social media last month that he was in a relationship with his French manager Etienne.

Cora found out about it from social media and believes Schumacher mentally manipulated her during their marriage.

“I would like Ralf to include me or at least let me participate in his decision. That would be a sign of respect,” she told Der Spiegel, via Marca.

Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife Cora says she ‘feels used’ after he came out as gay in July

In a photo with partner Etienne Schumacher wrote: “The most beautiful thing in life is to have the right partner by your side, with whom you can share everything”

Cora Schumacher wonders if he really loved her and feels “stabbed in the heart”

“During his F1 career, there were a lot of rumours in the paddock. I asked him to clarify whether what was said was true, but he always denied it, telling me I was imagining it and that maybe I needed psychological help.

“When he announced it, it was like a punch in the heart. Coming out always affects the people around you, including your ex-wife, with whom you had a child.

“Today I feel used in my marriage. I feel like I wasted my best years. I ask myself many questions. Was he honest with me?

“And there is something even more important that occupies my mind: did he love me? I trusted him blindly and therefore his word was law to me.”

According to Carmen Geiss, an actress and close friend of the couple, 49-year-old Ralf Schumacher has been dating Etienne for two years. They met in Monaco.

His 22-year-old son David expressed his support for his father after he came out as gay on social media.

“I am so happy that you have finally found someone you truly feel comfortable and safe with, whether it is a man or a woman,” he wrote.

“I support you 100 percent, Dad, I wish you all the best and congratulations.”

Six-time Grand Prix winner Ralf raced from 1997 to 2007. Pictured with legendary brother Michael, left

Cora and Ralf married in 2001, had a son the same year, and were together for 14 years.

She is a former GQ cover star and is still a big TV personality in Germany

The 47-year-old has had her own racing career (left), competing in various championships, been a Playboy model and recently joined the adult platform OnlyFans

Cora, 47, married Schumacher in 2001 and was with him for 14 years.

The pair were still believed to be close, as the actor congratulated her on joining the cast of the German version of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in January.

She is a German actress, model, former racing driver and TV presenter. She is also a user of the adult platform Only Fans.

In October 2003, she appeared on the cover of the German edition of GQ magazine, after which she focused on racing.

Under the influence of her husband, she made her racing debut in 2004 as a member of a well-known team in the Mini Challenge in Germany, finishing 22nd out of 24 in her first race.

She then moved on to more competitive racing and enjoyed it for 14 years until she hung up her bike in 2018.

Ralf’s son David (above) said he was “100 per cent supportive” of his father following the announcement

Ralf’s French partner Etienne was spotted on a yacht in the port of Monaco during the Formula 1 race weekend

In 2006, she signed a contract with Christina Surer to drive the SEAT Leon Supercopa team, making her the highest-paid female driver in the world.

There were also two appearances in the Mini Challenge, a victory in the Dubai 24 Hours in the A2 class and an appearance in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Cup.