Michael Schumacher’s daughter Gina is set to pull back the curtain on her life with her new venture
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Michael Schumacher suffered a brain injury in a ski crash back in December 2013(Image: Getty)
Michael Schumacher’s daughter Gina-Maria is set to launch a YouTube channel in which she could offer an insight into her father’s health. Gina, 28, is Michael’s eldest child with wife Corinna Betsch, while the couple also have a son, Mick, 26.
The Schumacher family has faced immense challenges ever since Michael suffered a catastrophic skiing accident in Meribel, France, back in December 2013. Details about his current state are extremely scarce.
Michael ventured off-piste and struck his head on a rock, despite wearing a helmet. The German racing hero was airlifted to the hospital and placed in a medically induced coma for several months before being transferred to the family residence at Lake Geneva, where he now lives with round-the-clock medical care.
Reports suggest his life is incredibly difficult, with several people providing for him. It’s also understood that Schumacher is confined to his bed and unable to speak.
Gina, who often showcases her equestrian talents on Instagram, has remained tight-lipped about her father’s health, maintaining the family’s stance on privacy. The preview for her new YouTube channel shows Gina with her horses and friends, but, as of yet, does not promise any look into her father’s life or health status.
Gina, now based in Switzerland, is known as a successful athlete in her own right. In an interview with German broadcaster NDR, she revealed that although she tried karting, it was the equestrian life that enticed her, saying she “preferred horses”.
The sport of western riding has been a fruitful endeavour for Gina. In August 2017, she picked up a gold medal in the FEI World Reining Championships in Switzerland. In February 2018, she won another gold medal at the National Reining Horse Association’s novice Cavalli. She also came top in the World Championships for junior riders in 2018.
In 2024, Gina married her long-term partner, Iain Bethke. More joy followed in 2025 when she announced on Instagram that they had had their first child together.
Gina reportedly exchanged vows with Bethke at the Schumacher family’s opulent villa in Majorca. The wedding reportedly drew an exclusive guest list, including Michael’s brother, Ralf, and his partner, Etienne Bosquet-Cassagne.
German publication BILD reported that in an attempt to keep the celebration discreet, guests were asked to hand over their phones, although this has subsequently been disputed.
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Gina-Maria occasionally posts photos of her younger years with her family on social media(Image: Formula 1 / Netflix)
Gina rarely speaks about her father, but she did share an emotional tribute with a birthday message last year on social media that read: “Happy B-Day to the best Dad,” accompanied by the message: “#keepfighting.”
In a 2021 documentary, Schumacher’s wife Corinna explained the family’s approach. She said: “We’re trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does. Michael always protected us, and now we are protecting Michael.”
Schumacher’s manager Sabine Kehm has maintained a firm stance on privacy, stating: “Michael’s health is not a public issue, and so we will continue to make no comment in that regard.”