Why Cora Schumacher Continues to Use Her Famous Last Name
Aug.6 - Cora Schumacher has admitted she's keeping her ex-husband's famous surname "as long as I can still make money from it."
The former wife of six-time Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher made the comments in a new Bild interview, where she also addressed long-standing rumours about the nature of their marriage.
The couple divorced in 2015 after 14 years of marriage. Ralf publicly came out as gay in 2024, and while he says the motorsport world has been "very supportive," Cora has been open about her anger and heartbreak.
German TV personality Oliver Pocher even claimed their relationship was a "ten-year contract" to shield Ralf's sexuality during his F1 career - a claim Cora denies. "I'd be rich by now if that had been the case," she replied. "I wouldn't have thrown my life away for any amount of money."
Still, she's not reverting to her maiden name. "Why should I? I'd be stupid," she said. "I didn't sign an NDA in the marriage contract."
Cora added that she's now in therapy and has blocked Ralf's number: "My falling out (with Pocher) is water under the bridge. I'm getting along with Olli again.
"Ralf, on the other hand, is blocked on my phone."
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No marriage even has a contract, in paper or other form, anyway & therefore, all sorts of NDAs are inapplicable to marriages.
Nevertheless, I don't know how a surname could exactly bring money to a person.
She sounds well angry, and to be fair i can understand why
Yes. We all have our problems in life, but our personal relationships and how we treat others is important. I will not comment on Ralph's intentions as I do not know them, but it isn't on to marry someone knowing it to be a sham. That goes for both of them if they both knew, but neither if neither knew at the time, of course.
Oh I couldn't agree more , I mean lambast Joss for being a wife beater and harsh treatment of his son,and Ralf for being a wife beater and cheater, but with Sir Lose a lot Hamilton, her behavior thats been widely reported by an ex girlfriend, that demands no attention, The dame can do no wrong she has fooled the media,a leopard, even a slow leopard does not change its spots ,it hides behind a media mask of perfectness
I won't comment on personal situations I do not know of, but we should treat people according to their character. Those without character fear this and most prefer preferential treatment if they can get it. It's almost human nature. My little niece and nephew believe in sharing other people's things. They'll hopefully grow out of it, though!
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