Racing driver David Schumacher, nephew of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher and son of six-time F1 race-winner Ralf, has announced that he and his wife, Vivien, are expecting their first child. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram with a photograph of themselves kissing against a mountain backdrop, alongside a blanket, baby booties, and a teddy bear.
Love Made Us Two, Life Is Making Us Three
The caption read: "Love made us two, life is making us three." Within moments, the comments section was flooded with messages of love and congratulations from their combined following of over 150,000 fans. Among those congratulating them was Davina Geiss of the German reality TV Geiss family, who are close friends with the expectant couple.
David and Vivien, who married in February this year, have been together for several years. Vivien, a former racing driver who competed in the W Series and at Formula 3 level in 2019 under her maiden name, Vivien Keszthelyi, shared three pictures from the ceremony, saying they had married "surrounded by the love of our family and closest friends."
Ralf Schumacher's Recent Wedding
The joyful announcement comes just two months after David's father, Ralf, wed his partner Etienne in Saint-Tropez. That ceremony took place less than two years after Ralf became arguably the most high-profile F1 driver ever to come out as gay, when he confirmed he was in a same-sex relationship with Etienne, who is 14 years his junior. Ralf was previously married to David's mother, Cora, though the couple parted ways in 2014. Their relationship remained strained for many years, yet she publicly offered her congratulations to Ralf and Etienne on their nuptials, saying: "Steven [her new partner] and I wish Ralf and Etienne all the best and much happiness."
Family Privacy and Michael Schumacher's Condition
Ralf claimed six F1 victories throughout his career but was largely overshadowed by his seven-time world champion brother, Michael. The entire family has fiercely guarded their privacy for over a decade since Michael sustained life-altering injuries in a skiing accident in December 2013. Very little remains known about his current condition, other than that he continues to require round-the-clock care from both his family and a dedicated team of nurses. He is thought to spend the majority of his time at the Schumacher family home on the banks of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, though the family also own a lavish villa in Mallorca and a ranch in Texas, USA.
