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      Inside Ralf Schumacher’s remarkable life – from biggest regret over F1 rival brother Michael to fling with Katie Price

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      HIS older brother Michael is considered by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time.But Ralf Schumacher, who is himself a six-time Grand Prix winner, was never one to live in the shadows of success – instead forging a remarkable life of his own, on and off the grid.Ralf Schumacher, then of Williams, is hugged by his brother Michael after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in 2001Credit: AFPRalf announced he was in a gay relationship in a moving post this weekCredit: instagram.com/ralfschumacher_rsc/He was previously married to Cora Schumacher, a former racing driver and Playboy modelCredit: AP:Associated PressThis week, the 49-year old announced that he is in a same-sex relationship, becoming just the second male F1 driver to publicly come out as a member of the LGTBQ+ community.On Sunday, he posted a touching photo of himself gazing at the sunset alongside another man on Instagram, with the caption: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.”His new love is Frenchman Etienne, who was working as Ralf’s business manager when the pair fell in love.After the former Williams driver’s brave post, he was immediately greeted with an outpouring of love online, as many rushed to congratulate the pair. Read More on F1His close pal, actress Carmen Geiss, replied:  “After two years you can finally show your love to the world. I have known Ralf for more than 25 years and he has always been a great joy to me.”Married for 14 years to Cora Schumacher, a former racing driver and Playboy model, Ralf previously hit the headlines when his notorious fling with Katie Price allegedly sparked the breakdown of her engagement.Meanwhile, his close relationship with Michael, 55, was reportedly tested by tension between their wives, and rocked further by the German legend’s tragic skiing accident.Last year, Ralf lamented the 2013 incident, which has left his brother with severe brain injuries, with news of his health remaining a closely-guarded secret over the past decade.Most read in MotorsportRalf told German publication Bunte: “Unfortunately, sometimes life isn’t fair. We have to accept it.”When I see his children Gina-Maria and Mick, my heart smiles. If someone in the family is looking for my advice, I’m there. They go their own way.”Blackmail Plot Against Schumacher’s FamilyRalf’s car is launched in the air over Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil in 2002Credit: EPARalf regrets never working on the same team as his brotherCredit: AP:Associated PressBetween 1997 and 2007, Ralf raced for Jordan, Williams and Toyota, winning six F1 races.However, his trophy cabinet paled in comparison to Michael, who won seven world titles during his time with Benetton (1994-1995) and Ferrari (2000-2004).While many might assume competing on the same grid led to tensions, Ralf – who retired in 2007 and now works as a pundit – insists their relationship was “very open”.He explained: “I knew what he was doing and he knew what I was doing. It was always good to be able to talk to somebody that you could trust.”In fact, earlier this year, Ralf admitted his one big regret was that he never got to share a Formula 1 team with his brother. “It would have been amazing, but on the other hand the problem was always… first of all there was never really an opportunity,” Ralf told the Formula for Success podcast.”And second, one of us would have always lost. I don’t know whether that would have been good from a marketing point of view or a relationship point of view between brothers.”Going back, it would have been amazing to share a season together.”Marriage to Playboy modelRalf and Cora were married for 14 yearsCredit: RexThe couple had an acrimonious divorce but are now on better termsCredit: AP:Associated PressAway from the paddock, Ralf was married to Cora-Caroline Brinkmann, a German model and TV personality, for 14 years. Cora has also competed in racing herself, including in two rounds of the 2018 GT4 Central European Cup. The pair tied the knot in 2001 and have a son, David, now 22, who has followed his father into a career in motorsports.When Ralf announced the news on Sunday, David commented: “I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure…I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.”At the height of their fame, Ralf and Cora were considered one of the most high-profile couples in the motorsport world. But their marriage deteriorated in 2014, leading to disputes over the driver’s £84million fortune, their homes in Germany, Austria, and France, and their then 13-year-old son.I am a sincere, cosmopolitan woman. Not the sort who puts on an act or parades the fact that she is Mother TeresaCoraIn November that year, police were called to their house in Cologne after a neighbour said they heard “screams coming from inside the house”.Police superintendent Anton Hamchder confirmed the incident, adding: “The couple both accused each other of assaults.”There is an ongoing investigation in the context of domestic violence.”It was reported that Ralf put a block on Cora’s credit cards, which were paid for by him, and gave her an allowance of less than £8,000 a month.The bitter divorce was finally resolved with Cora receiving a £5million settlement and the family home at Bergheim.But the pair, who were once estranged, seem to have patched things up since then, with Ralf congratulating his ex-wife on joining the cast of the German version of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in January this year. Katie Price and Warren Furman, better known as Gladiators star AceCredit: PA:EntertainmentRalf has gone on to work as an F1 punditCredit: GettyHis son, David, pictured, has followed in his father’s stepsCredit: GettyCora was eventually dumped from the jungle after three days, however, because TV bosses were concerned she might reveal secrets about Michael’s health during a live show, German media reported.The stunning model is no stranger to controversy. In 2015, she caused a stir when she posed nude for the German Playboy magazine. Last July, the 47-year-old year old launched an OnlyFans account where she shares nude photos.Her celebrity lifestyle was also reported to have driven a wedge between the two brothers, due to her frosty relationship with Michael’s wife, Corrina. “Corinna and I have little contact,” she told a German magazine in the early Noughties.“We holiday in different places, we hardly phone, we live somewhere else. A pity really, as we both have children. But Corinna’s nature and mine are totally different.“I am a sincere, cosmopolitan woman. Not the sort who puts on an act or parades the fact that she is Mother Teresa. My sister-in-law is stuck with the label of being the ‘perfect’ wife in the ‘perfect’ world and that sort of thing.Katie Price flingBefore his marriage to Cora, Ralf’s flirty relationship with former glamour model Katie Price made headlines in 1998, reportedly leading to the end of her engagement to Warren Furman, better known as Gladiators star Ace. Warren, 51, was said to have become jealous when Katie, 46, began hanging out with the F1 ace and the couple called it quits.Katie – who used to go by the stage name Jordan – met Ralf at a shoot for Esquire, before he invited her to Germany.It is thought that things fell apart due to the language barrier, with their relationship only lasting a matter of weeks.Following Ralf’s announcement this week, pal Carmen revealed he has been in a relationship with French business partner, Etienne, for two years.She told Bild:  “The two are often together…never argue and are sensationally happy.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 According to the German news outlet, Ralf continues to live in Salzburg while Etienne lives in Nice.Etienne is said to divide his time between Cape Town in South Africa and the French Riviera, which is just 30 minutes from the F1 Mecca of Monaco.Ralf is only the second male F1 driver known to be in a same-sex relationship.The first was Mike Beuttler, who raced in 29 Grand Prixs from 1971 to 1973, before disappearing from the public eye for over a decade.In 1998, he died of complications from AIDS in Los Angeles in 1988, aged just 48.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It is really interesting to look at Beuttler’s story now – it shows LGBT+ people have always been part of motorsport and they have been really successful,” Richard Morris, co-founder of Racing Pride, told the BBC.”It also reminds us of the challenges faced.” More

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      Who is Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife Cora? Meet the Playboy and GQ model who’s now on Only Fans

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      FORMER F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has recently shared the news that he’s in a new relationship.Here’s all you need to know about his ex-wife Cora, the Playboy and Only Fans model he was married to for 14 years.Ralf and Cora Schumacher were married for 14 yearsCredit: GettyCora Schumacher has featured on a number of magazine coversCredit: InstagramWho is Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife Cora?Cora Schumacher is the ex-wife of former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher.She was born Cora-Caroline Brinkmann in Langenfeld, Germany, in 1976.The German TV and media personality has appeared on a host of top shows including the country’s versions of Top of the Pops and Let’s Dance.Cora has also featured on the cover of GQ, Maxim and Playboy, and is on the adult subscription-based platform Only Fans.more on the schumachersShe entered the world of motor racing in 2004 – at one point becoming the highest-paid female driver in the world.In January she was kicked off the German version of I’m A Celeb after just three days in the jungle.Cora Schumacher took part in the German version of I’m A CelebCredit: GettyShow bosses were concerned she might reveal too much about the condition of Ralf’s brother Michael Schumacher, who suffered a brain injury in 2013 after a skiing accident.When did Ralf Schumacher marry Cora?Ralf Schumacher married Cora in 2001.Most read in MotorsportThey tied the knot at a church ceremony in Maria Plein, near Salzburg in Austria.Their engagement was announced shortly after Ralf’s first career win, when the then-25-year-old appeared at the paddock of the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Cora.Cora and Ralf Schumacher leave the church after their wedding ceremony in AustriaCredit: APBoth of them were wearing rings, with Schumacher’s team confirming they were set to get hitched shortly after.When did Cora and Ralf Schumacher divorce?Cora and Ralf Schumacher divorced in 2015.They had been married for 14 years before they split.Nonetheless, the pair are still thought to be close.Ralf congratulated his ex-wife after it was announced she’d signed up for the German version of I’m A Celeb.Do Cora and Ralf Schumacher have children?Cora and Ralf Schumacher have one child together.David Schumacher was born on October 23, 2001, and is in his early 20s.He’s followed in the family footsteps by becoming a racing driver, recently competing in the 2023 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters with Mercedes-AMG Team Winward.Ralf Schumacher shared the picture on his Instagram pageCredit: InstagramWho is Ralf Schumacher with now?Ralf Schumacher took to social media to announce he’s now in a same-sex relationship with his business manager Étienne.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe shared a heartfelt post to his Instagram page of them both standing arm-in-arm on a boat.He captioned the post: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.” More

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      Who is Ralf Schumacher’s boyfriend Etienne? What we know about the French business manager

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      RALF Schumacher has taken to social media to announce that he’s in a same-sex relationship.Here’s what we know about the man he’s been seeing for the past two years.Etienne is the partner of former racing driver Ralf SchumacherCredit: InstagramEtienne posts regular updates on his Instagram page of his travelsCredit: InstagramWho is Ralf Schumacher’s boyfriend Etienne?Ralf Schumacher made the announcement that he is in a same-sex relationship with Etienne in a post on Instagram.Etienne lives in Nice, France, and is Schumacher’s business manager.It is reported that they met when Etienne began managing the former F1 driver’s affairs.It’s not known when their professional relationship turned romantic, however a close friend of the couple suggested they’d been together for almost two years.read more on ralf schumacherGerman actress Carmen Geiss said the pair are “sensationally happy” and have “never had an argument or dispute”.Schumacher’s personal life had been the subject of interest throughout his racing career.In 2001 Ralf married Cora-Caroline Brinkmann, with whom he had a son, David – who has also gone on to become a racing driver.The pair eventually divorced in 2015.Most read in MotorsportRalf is the younger brother of Michael Schumacher, who has been recovering from a horrific skiing accident in 2013.News of his health has been a closely-guarded secret over the past decade.What does Ralf Schumacher’s boyfriend Etienne do for a living?Etienne looks after the business and finances of former F1 driver Ralf.It’s reported that Etienne splits his time between Cape Town in South Africa and the city of Nice on the French Riviera.Despite the distance from Ralf, who lives in Austria, it’s reported that the couple manage to spend a lot of time together.Ralf Schumacher recently announced he was in a same-sex relationship with EtienneCredit: GettyRalf Schumacher posted a picture announcing his relationship with Etienne on InstagramCredit: InstagramGerman TV star Carmen Geiss is good friends with the coupleWhat has Ralf Schumacher said about his boyfriend Etienne?Ralf shared a heartfelt post to his Instagram page of himself standing arm-in-arm with another man on a boat.The caption under the photo said: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.”I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure, no matter if [it is] a man or a woman, I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.”David SchumacherCarmen Geiss, a German TV personality who’s a friend of the couple, also posted: “You have the best partner, Etienne, you can imagine. “After two years you can finally show your love to the world.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRalf’s son David also wrote a beautiful message under the post.It read: “I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure, no matter if [it is] a man or a woman, I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.” More

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      Michael Schumacher’s brother Ralf, 49, reveals he’s in gay relationship as ex-F1 star shares sweet picture with partner

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      FORMER Formula One driver and the brother of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, Ralf, has taken to social media to announce he is in a same-sex relationship.Schumacher, 49, shared a heartfelt post to his Instagram page of himself standing arm-in-arm with another man on a boat.Ralf Schumacher shared a photo of himself with his partner, EtienneCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ralfschumacher_rsc/Ralf raced alongside seven-time world champion Michael SchumacherCredit: AFPHe captioned the post: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.”Carmen Geiss, a close friend of Schumacher’s and a German actress, replied to the post in the comments section, revealing Schumacher’s partner to be a man called Etienne.She said: “I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH. You have the best partner, Etienne, you can imagine.”After 2 years you can finally show your love to the world. I have known Ralf for more than 25 years and he has always been a great joy to me. READ MORE IN F1″Always liberal, a good-hearted person who I can call day and night and above all has always been honest with me in his position. “I am happy that I got to be a part of this love and even more happy for the two who searched and found each other, because I also love Étienne deeply.”She had also taken to her main page to share a photos of herself alongside Schumacher and Etienne, which the German driver also shared to his own story.German Schumacher started 180 races while driving for Jordan, Williams and Toyota across 11 seasons in F1. He won six of them during that time.Most read in MotorsportHis personal life had been the subject of interest throughout his racing career.In 2001 he got married to Cora-Caroline Brinkmann, with whom he had a son, David – who has also gone on to become a racing driver – before the pair eventually divorced in 2015.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateThe 22-year-old also shared a heartwarming comment of his own under his father’s post, saying: “I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure, no matter if you are a man or a woman, I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.”Prior to the reveal, only two former F1 drivers, Lelia Lombardi and Mike Beuttler, had publicly come out as members of the LGTBQ+ community.Ralf is the younger brother of Michael, who has been recovering from a horrific skiing accident in 2013.News of his health has been a closely-guarded secret over the past decade.Details of a sickening £12million blackmail plot have been revealed after two men were accused of threatening the Ferrari legend’s family and conspiring to reveal the star’s health condition on the dark web.One of them is said to have worked for Schumacher’s family as a security guard for almost five years.The man – who can only be named as Markus F due to German law – allegedly stole two hard drives of medical data said to contain the health records of the motorsport legend.German actress and Schumacher’s close friend Carmen Geiss shared a heartfelt post of the Ralf and his partnerCredit: Carmen Geiss/InstagramSchumacher was married to Cora Brinkmann for 14 yearsCredit: Reuters🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Bombshell details of ‘Schumacher blackmail plot’ emerge including chilling ‘phone threat to REVEAL star’s condition’

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      BOMBSHELL details have been revealed in the chilling case of Michael Schumacher’s £12million blackmail plot. Two men have been accused of threatening the Ferrari legend’s family and conspiring to reveal the star’s health condition on the dark web.Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher’s blackmail plot has been revealedCredit: AlamyMarkus F, the former security guard for the Schumacher family, allegedly planned the blackmail plotCredit: FacebookHe hired bouncer Yilmaz T to extort £12million from Schumachar’s family, it is claimedMichael Schumacher suffered a ‘life-changing’ crash while skiing 10 years agoCredit: AFPOne of them is said to have worked for Schumacher’s family as a security guard for almost five years. The man – who can only be named as Markus F due to German law – allegedly stole two hard drives of medical data said to contain the health records of the motorsport legend.Schumacher, who hasn’t been seen or heard from for over a decade after a horror ski crash, has been looked after by his close-knit family since the accident.The seven-time world champion’s family have kept his health a guarded secret for years.more on the f1 legend Markus, along with co-accused Yilmaz T who he allegedly hired in return for a small commission, is accused of trying to extort £12million from Schumacher’s wife Corinna by threatening to dump all the data in the public domain.The former security guard allegedly stole around 1,500 files, including photos, videos, medication lists and the contents of Schumacher’s patient file, BILD reports. Some of the files were even sent to his family as proof. On June 3, Yilmaz T, who worked as a bouncer, called Schumacher’s office in Switzerland using a private number, it is claimed.Most read in MotorsportHe revealed he had two hard drives filled with the sporting legend’s medical records and threatened to leak them on the dark net, it is alleged.On the morning of June 5, Yilmaz T allegedly revealed he received the data from a third-party source. He was then given an email address to send some of the files to check their authenticity, it is claimed.The bouncer then allegedly involved his son Daniel L., who helped his father set up an anonymous email address to send the files.At around 2pm on the same day, Schumacher’s office is said to have received an email from the private address containing genuine files and pictures about Schumachar’s medical records.On June 17, Yilmaz allegedly called Schumachar’s office again and demanded £12million for the first time in exchange for the two hard drives that contained all the secret medical records.He demanded half the money in exchange for the first hard drive and said he would take the rest after three days and hand over the second hard drive, it is claimed.Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna before his accident in 2013Credit: AlamySoon, Schumacher’s family contacted the Swiss authorities to file a report about the alleged blackmail plot, with Swiss police then working alongside German cops to investigate the case.On July 4, officers arrested Markus – accused of being the main perpetrator – in his apartment in Wülfrath. They also detained Yilmaz and his son Daniel L. for the alleged blackmail plot. Authorities said they were able to track down the alleged extortionists through “technical measures”.Senior public prosecutor Wolf-Tilman Baumert, spokesman for the Wuppertal public prosecutor’s office, said: “After the advanced investigations, we currently assume that the accused son may have acted more as an accomplice.”The Schumacher family have been tormented over Michael’s health in the past.In 2016, a 25-year-old man known as Hüseyin B sent a threatening email to Corinna targeting the couple’s children.The mum-of-two quickly passed on the email to the police who swiftly tracked down the painter.After being arrested, the thug was sent to court where a judge sentenced him to a year and nine months behind bars.The perpetrator was reportedly caught after he told Corinna to send him the money to his personal bank account – something the police easily traced back.In May, the Schumacher family were awarded £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the racing legend.READ MORE SUN STORIESGerman publication Die Aktuelle claimed to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great last April despite Michael not being seen publicly since his 2013 skiing accident.In a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said: “My life has totally changed.”What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10 years ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from the hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.Schumacher is a seven-time world champion and a Ferrari legendCorinna has been taking care of Schumacher ever since the horrific crash More

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      Michael Schumacher’s ‘medical records & 500 pics of stricken F1 star among docs stolen in bombshell £12m blackmail plot’

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      A SECURITY guard accused of trying to blackmail F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s family allegedly stole two hard drives of medical data.The man – who can only be named as Markus F due to German law, had worked for the family as a security guard for approximately five years.H7BYN6 Michael Schumacher German motor racing driver 2000Credit: AlamyIdentified as Markus F, the former security guard for the Schumacher family allegedly attempted to blackmail Corinna Shumacher for £12 millionCredit: FacebookYilmaz T is one of the co accusedAccording to reports obtained by Germany’s BILD, the former security guard allegedly stole around 1,500 files.According to the report, there were up to 500 images on one hard drive and as many as 1,000 files on the second hard drive. These included photos, videos, medication lists and the contents of Schumacher’s patient file.It comes after it was reported that Markus F was allegedly trying to get £12million for the stolen medical data to help pay off his debts.Read more sportThe 52-year-old was arrested on Thursday as the main perpetrator behind the suspected attempt to extort the Schumacher family.It’s alleged that the accused man was a vice consul in Egypt who wanted to free himself of his debts by allegedly committing the heinous crime.In early 2009, he became assistant to the German honorary consul in Hurghada, Egypt.A few years later he returned to Germany and resumed his career in security.Most read in MotorsportThis is where he allegedly got to know other bouncers, including the co-accused Yilmaz T, 53, who Markus F allegedly commissioned to carry out the alleged £12 million extortion.According to BILD information, Markus F. only promised to give Yilmaz T a commission in the low single-digit million range.Yilmaz T’s was caught and arrested with his son Daniel L, 30 in connection to the alleged crime.Daniel L is the first of the accused to be released on conditional bail. His older brother Julian posted his £8,431 bail. Daniel L also had to hand over his passport and must report to the police.Senior public prosecutor Wolf-Tilman Baumert, spokesman for the Wuppertal public prosecutor’s office, said: “After the advanced investigations, we currently assume that the accused son may have acted more as an accomplice.” Family employees close to wife Corinna Schumacher were said to have been approached by the trio who claimed to have found a file of secrets on the F1 driver.Schumacher – a seven-time F1 world champion- has not been seen for more than 10 years after a horrific ski crash left him in a medically induced coma.According to the Wuppertal office, the men said the family wouldn’t want the files to become public due to what they contained.To keep the information private the trio reportedly demanded they were sent millions to keep the information off the dark web.The suspects were even alleged to have sent some of the files to the family as proof, said prosecutors in June.Cops were able to track down the extortionists through “technical measures”, it was announced last month.The Schumacher family have been tormented over Michael’s health in the past.In 2016, a 25-year-old man known as Hüseyin B sent a threatening email to Corinna targeting the couple’s children.The mum-of-two quickly passed on the email to the police who swiftly tracked down the painter.After being arrested, the thug was sent to court where a judge sentenced him for a year and nine months behind bars.The perpetrator was reportedly caught after he told Corinna to send him the money to his personal bank account – something the police easily traced back.In May, the Schumacher family were awarded £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the racing legend.READ MORE SUN STORIESGerman publication Die Aktuelle claimed to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great last April despite Michael not being seen publicly since his 2013 skiing accident.In a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said “My life has totally changed”.MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna before is accident in 2013Credit: AFPSchumacher – a seven-time F1 world champion- has not been seen for more than 10 years after a horrific ski crash left him in a medically induced coma.Credit: AFPIt is not the first time someone has targeted the Shumacher familyCredit: AFP More

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      Watch Rowan Atkinson ‘do Martin Brundle impression to Martin Brundle’ without Sky Sports F1 reporter having a clue

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      ROWAN ATKINSON left fans in hysterics by seemingly doing an impression of Martin Brundle to his face.The 69-year-old was at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone over the weekend.Rowan Atkinson seemed to be impersonating Martin Bundle to his facePetrolhead Atkinson was one of several celebs invited onto the grid before the race began.And as he mingled with the stars, Brundle, in typical fashion, pushed his way to the front for a chat. The Sky Sports broadcaster asked him several questions, including, “what does Mr Bean think all of this?”But fans were left distracted by his answers as many believe Atkinson was hilariously mocking Brundle.READ MORE IN F1The comedy actor did not reply in his usual voice and instead seemed to be impersonating the interviewer.Fans could not believe it on social media, with one saying: “Surely this is Rowan Atkinson doing a Martin Brundle impression to Martin Brundle without him realising?”Another added: “It’s genius.”Others suggested he was actually trying to mock legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Atkinson claimed he was invited to the Grand Prix by Mercedes star George Russell.And it was his British team-mate Lewis Hamilton who came out on top, winning his first race since 2021.Rowan Atkinson’s rare Defender with just 3,800 miles on the clock is up for auction… but it could set you back £80KAway from the track, SunSport exclusively revealed that Brundle’s marriage to wife Liz is in crisis.A source said: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Things aren’t going well for them.”Liz told The Sun: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Vegan burger bar chain backed by huge sports star and A-list actor is slammed by health inspectors 

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      A VEGAN burger bar backed by F1 ace Lewis Hamilton was quick to clean up its act after being deemed the pits.The Neat Burger branch was rated just two out of five for food hygiene in a recent inspection.A vegan burger bar backed by Lewis Hamilton was rated just two out of five for food hygieneCredit: AlamyA council team inspected Neat Burger in Camden, LondonCredit: InstagramAlthough the report said food handling and management on site were satisfactory, it also stated “improvement was necessary” in other areas.Bosses were quick to tackle the issues, caused by a pest problem, and challenged the rating.A spokesman said: “Following a reassessment, our branch received a five-star rating, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.”A council team had inspected Neat Burger in Camden, North London, in May.READ MORE IN SPORTSIt is one of four in the capital operated by the celeb-backed chain.Investors include seven-time F1 champ Sir Lewis, who adopted a plant-based diet in 2017, and Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio.Neat Burger launched in 2019 with a mission “to create sustainable delicious dishes”.Sir Lewis, 39, said: “I believe we need a healthier high street option that tastes amazing and offers something exciting to those who want to be meat-free every now and again.”Most read in MotorsportBut last year the company posted substantial losses and confirmed half of its eight outlets in London would close.At the time, a company spokesman said: “We are concentrating our efforts on our best performing restaurants — we believe that sometimes taking a step back is necessary to make a bigger leap forward.”The report stated ‘improvement was necessary’ at Neat BurgerCredit: InstagramLewis Hamilton grimaces as he ‘eats a dog biscuit’ in NFL schedule release video for team F1 star part owns More