Michael Schumacher regularly received underwear from fans, according to his wife, Corinna, in a rare public appearance for a new documentary, Schumacher '94: The Birth of a Legend.
Corinna spoke emotionally about her relationship with the 57-year-old Formula 1 icon, reflecting on fond memories. The Ferrari legend won seven world championships during his racing career but apparently drew attention for more than his performance on the track.
Fan mail and a familiar name
Schumacher was inundated with underwear, with one person sending mail so often that their name became commonplace in the household. "He received a lot of it," Corinna said. "Also from a young girl who always sent underwear along with his mail. Her name was Jutta. At some point, 'Come on, Jutta,' became his standard phrase."
This insight comes after a devastating skiing accident in 2013 left Schumacher requiring round-the-clock care and out of the public eye.
Emotional memories and family disapproval
Corinna also admitted she can find herself crying in her car when she hears Paula Abdul's song "Rush Rush." The 1991 song holds a special place in her heart. "That was our song back then," she said, recalling the early days of her relationship with Schumacher. "When I hear it today and I'm in the car, I cry to myself."
Despite Schumacher perhaps being a more eligible bachelor than most, Corinna's mother wasn't too pleased when her daughter started seeing the racing driver. "My mother was completely against it," she said.
"Michael was always at the go-kart track and was always pushing others out. My mother always said: 'Look at Schumacher! They have a go-kart track at home, they throw out anyone who does anything wrong, and now he's throwing people out!' My mother would say: 'Schumacher, Schumacher.'"
