The Schumacher family is set to welcome a new member. David Schumacher, nephew of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael and son of six-time F1 race-winner Ralf, has announced that he and his wife Vivien are expecting their first child.
Announcement and Reaction
Posting a photo of themselves reflected in a mirror, sharing a kiss against a backdrop of a stunning mountain range, surrounded by a blanket, baby boots and a teddy bear, David and Vivien confirmed they are expecting. "Love made us two, life is making us three," they captioned the snap.
Within minutes, the comments section was flooded with messages of love and congratulations, their combined following of over 150,000 fans wishing them and their expanding family well. Among their well-wishers was Davina Geiss of the Geiss family of German reality TV stars, who are close friends with the happy couple.
Family Background
David has been in a long-term relationship with Vivien, herself a former racing driver who competed in the W Series and at Formula 3 level in 2019 under her maiden name, Vivien Keszthelyi. They confirmed their marriage in February this year, sharing three photos from the ceremony and stating they had tied the knot "surrounded by the love of our family and closest friends".
The news arrives just two months after David's father, Ralf, tied the knot with his partner Etienne in Saint-Tropez. Ralf was previously wed to David's mother, Cora, though they parted ways in 2014. The bond between them deteriorated for many years, although she publicly congratulated Ralf and Etienne on their nuptials. "Steven [her new partner] and I wish Ralf and Etienne all the best and much happiness," Cora expressed.
Michael Schumacher's Condition
Ralf clinched six F1 races during his career but was largely eclipsed by his seven-time world champion brother, Michael. The entire family has preserved their privacy for over a decade since Michael sustained life-altering injuries in a skiing accident in December 2013. Little is known about his current condition, other than that he continues to require constant care from his family and a team of nurses. He is thought to spend much of his time at the Schumacher's family residence on the banks of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, although they also own a plush villa in Mallorca and a ranch in Texas, USA.
