October 22nd 2024.
According to reports, Gina Schumacher has decided to change her name to Gina Bethke after her recent wedding to her partner Iain Bethke. This decision has sparked some criticism from Michael Schumacher's former manager, Willi Weber, who believes that Gina should have kept her famous surname.
The wedding took place at the Schumacher family estate in Majorca and was attended by close friends and family. After the ceremony, Gina updated her Facebook profile to reflect her new last name and German newspaper Bild has reported that she also uses her new surname among friends. However, Weber, who has been a longtime friend and manager of Michael Schumacher, has expressed confusion about Gina's decision.
"It's difficult for me to understand. Giving up a name like Schumacher, which is a brand in itself, and one that is connected to her father, Michael," Weber told Bild. "Personally, I would not have done it, but ultimately it is her decision and I respect that."
Despite not being invited to the wedding, Weber wishes Gina all the best and hopes that she has found the right partner. However, he did not attend the ceremony due to health reasons. "I wasn't invited, but even if I had been, I would not have been able to attend. My health is not in the best condition and I would not have wanted to travel to Majorca," he explained.
Weber also opened up about his relationship with Michael, who he considers to be like a son to him. He has not had contact with the former F1 driver since his skiing accident in 2013 and respects the family's decision to keep his health status private. "Michael was one of my closest friends, almost like a son to me. But now, no one really knows what is going on with him, so I prefer not to comment any further."
While Gina has officially changed her name to Gina Bethke, she has not completely abandoned her famous surname. Last week, she competed in a horse riding competition in Oklahoma under the name Gina Schumacher Bethke. She is an accomplished equestrian and trains and breeds horses at her father's ranch in rural Texas, which he purchased in 2012.
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