Corinna Schumacher, the wife of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, has spoken publicly for the first time about the enormous financial burdens that arose after her husband’s tragic skiing accident in December 2013. In an emotional statement she declared: “I have nothing left to lose!” These words cast a harrowing look at the financial challenges facing the Schumacher family.
High medical costs burden the family
Since the serious skiing accident in the French Alps in which Michael Schumacher suffered serious head injuries, he has been dependent on intensive medical care. According to reports, the daily cost of his care is around 7,000 euros, which equates to around 2.5 million euros annuallyoe24.at. Since the accident, more than 28 million euros have been incurred in care costs. To cope with these financial burdens, the family was forced to sell valuable possessions such as Schumacher’s watches, a private jet and a holiday home in Norwayoe24.at.
Blackmail and legal disputes
In addition to the high care costs, the Schumacher family also had to deal with attempts at blackmail. In 2024, blackmailers threatened to publish private photos and videos of Michael Schumacher unless they received a payment of 15 million euros. Corinna Schumacher appeared as a co-plaintiff in these proceedings to protect her husband and the familyBILD.
Support from Max Verstappen
Amid this difficult situation, four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen publicly showed his support for the Schumacher family. With a short but powerful statement he said: “I have nothing left to sell!”Facebook. These words received worldwide attention and underlined the solidarity within the Formula 1 community.
Conclusion
The financial burden caused by Michael Schumacher’s lengthy medical care has pushed the family to its financial limits. Despite these challenges, the family shows strength and solidarity. The support of Max Verstappen and others from the Formula 1 world gives hope that the family will continue to receive the support they need.
