Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

Ralf Schumacher is not only the younger brother of the world famous racer. He - a sociable and cheerful person who is engaged in business and is trying to diversify.

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

How it all began

In 1975, the family of Elisabeth and Rolf was born the youngest son - Ralf Schumacher, whose family has lived in the German city of Hurth-Hermyunheyme. His father worked as a bricklayer. He built a beautiful home. My mother was a waitress, but with the birth of her second child became all the free time given to sons.

Ralph from birth was closely associated with his brother Michael. He tried to imitate him. And when the elder Schumacher started karting, it is preferred, and a younger brother.

Already 3 years, Ralph began to ride on the track of the neighboring town of Kerpen. Michael strongly supported his brother gave him advice on driving. But even then, Ralf Schumacher was different flighty character and no one wanted to listen.

Parents of future riders were divorced in 1997. Father left her for another woman, and my mother stayed in an old house right in front of kartodrome.

Elizabeth was ill for a long time and died in 2003 in a hospital in Cologne.

The first successes in motor racing

In 19 years, Ralph began to participate in races, "Formula 3". A year later he was second in the individual championship.

At the same time the young German and his brother drive on the streets of Macau. Here Ralph waited for the first major success - he walked around the many venerable rivals and even Michael.

In 1996 Shummi Jr. participated in the Japanese version of "Formula 1".

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

Racing Kings

It is becoming a professional racer Ralf in 1997. Participation for the team, "Jordan" brought Shummi Jr. win at Silverstone and second place at the Belgian Grand Prix. It is noteworthy that both times the weather conditions were not the best. Going into the team, "Williams" in 1999, was acquitted. In the new "stable" German won in San Marino. He won two races and more. As a result, fourth place in the individual standings.

Further performances of the German reminded swing - 2001 brought a brilliant victory, then there was a series of departures from the road. In 2003, Ralph won two races and again failed to become a champion.

2004 was a black bar is not only a German career. The whole "stable" had difficulties. On the Canadian stage younger Schumacher was able to come to finish second. But the result is annulled due to the violation of technical regulations. The race in America in general has become a failure - the guy was in a serious car accident and missed the remaining stages.

In 2005, the German has signed a contract with the team, "Toyota" for 2 years. During this period, to win at least one of the steps failed. October 1, 2007 Shummi Jr. made a statement about his departure from the "Formula 1".

A few more seasons Ralf Schumacher spent racing the DTM series for the team, "Mercedes". In 2013 he retired racer.

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

After retiring from the sport

Schumacher, Jr., continued activity in the world of motor racing as a team manager, who took part in the competition car with a body.

In addition, Ralph was the official consultant of "Mercedes Benz".

Enterprising Germans decided to invest in a profitable business. One million euros - exactly as Ralph made investments in the intimate goods chain stores. In addition to the marketplaces in Slovenia, the business also worked in other European countries. 80 out of 200 stores are located in Germany.

German commercial flair did not disappoint. The company became the first in the production and sale of the intimate nature of the goods, and Ralph gets very good dividends.

Life

Ralf Schumacher, whose personal life has always been discussed with the mass of detail considered ladies' man. His photos literally descended from the pages of scandalous newspaper. More surprising of all was the news that the Germans desperate to marry and become a father soon.

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

His future wife, Cora Brinkmann, worked as an assistant in public relations for a large company. On Ralph, they have been familiar for several years, but the romance began suddenly and violently, like all of their future life together.

Couple relationship legalized in 2001, and after 18 days they had a son, David. The name chosen for the child for a long time, the journalists put forward a lot of options, after whom was named the child. Ralph himself said that just liked the name of his wife.

Schumacher got married a year after painting. Michael's brother was best man at the event, attended by all the family and friends. On the square in front of the church gathered fans of Ralph and the crowd of journalists.

All 13 years of marriage were difficult for both sides. The explosive nature of Ralf and Cora stubbornness causes a lot of scandals. A couple of times the neighbors even had to call the police.

As a result, in 2015, Ralf Schumacher and his wife divorced. Cora has received 6 million euros from 100, which belong to Ralph. Also, the woman received property in Bergheim and custody of 13-year-old son.

Ralph and Michael

Ralf Schumacher, whose photos can be seen on the covers of many publications have exposed. His famous brother Michael always tried to stay low profile with the media and journalists to hide the details of his personal life.

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

Since childhood, the brothers were very different. Little Ralph all getting any little or no work, whereas Michael was born in hard times for the family.

Competition on the race track was in favor Shummi-Scarecrow and Ralph has always been in the shadow of the champion. This made him very upset, but he tried to be the first in other spheres of life. So, the younger Schumacher, whose state is 7 times less than that of Michael, bought the house in Austria more than his brother in Switzerland. Private jet and yacht are also more expensive in young Ralph.

Wife's brothers - Bark and Karin - very different and did not get along with each other. Striking Bark often blamed sister-in excessive devotion to family. Because of this, between their husbands and disagreements.

But whatever between them may be a relationship when with Michael had an accident while skiing, Ralph tried his best to help his brother and his family.

Interesting Facts

Wedding Ralf and Cora was almost a secret. She did not attend either the groom's parents nor his brother. In order to avoid media attention, Ralph ordered a magnificent banquet in the palace of Salzburg, and celebrated the event in a small circle in Hallvange.

Former wife Cora was too autoracer. She took part in the competition series Mini Challenge and fought alongside men.

Son of Ralph - David followed in his father's footsteps and is already acting in the junior championship of karting. A nephew Mick from 2015 participates in the German "Formula 4".

Even in marriage Cora told reporters that her husband does not know how to park. "With him constantly something going on at departure or on arrival at the car park" - said Frau Schumacher.

Ralf Schumacher: biography, photos and interesting facts

That's so cocky and explosive, but at the same time, kind and sympathetic is Ralf Schumacher. His biography is full of ups and downs, both in sports and in his personal life. But always smiling Ralph in his '42 looks good and tries to live the future victories and achievements.