Ralf Schumacher’s current partner, Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne, has reacted to recent comments by Cora Brinkmann, Ralf’s ex-wife.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher recently announced his homosexuality, an act that has not failed to provoke various reactions, notably from his ex-wife, Cora Brinkmann.
Following this revelation, Ralf’s current partner, Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne, was quick to react to Cora’s comments, thus creating a climate of media tension.
Ralf Schumacher’s public revelation
On July 14, Ralf Schumacher decided to go public with his relationship with Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne by posting a photo of them together on his social media. Although this announcement received the support of his son David, his ex-wife, Cora Brinkmann, expressed feelings of betrayal and bitterness.
Interviewed by the German media The Mirrorshe shared her dismay, indicating that she felt
“used” after fourteen years of marriage to Ralf. She regretted that he had not involved her in this important decision, which she would have seen as a mark of respect.
A painful feeling for Cora Brinkmann
For Cora Brinkmann, this revelation was experienced as a betrayal. In her interview, she mentioned that learning about her ex-husband’s homosexuality had the effect “with a stab in the heart”.
She added that she now questions the authenticity of their past relationship, wondering if Ralf had been honest with her during their marriage. Her statements sparked a lot of emotion and were quickly picked up in the media.
Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne, Ralf Schumacher’s discreet companion
Although his name has become more publicized since Ralf’s coming out, Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne is no stranger to the public scene. A former politician, he was a candidate in several local elections in Lot-et-Garonne, under the label of the National Rally.
Since 2020, however, he has chosen to withdraw from political life to lead a more discreet existence, devoting his time to Ralf Schumacher’s wine estate, *Schumacher Wines*.
Etienne’s reaction to Cora’s words
Faced with Cora Brinkmann’s statements, Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne also spoke out. In an interview given to RTLhe revealed that he was disappointed by Cora’s attitude, explaining that he thought he had a good relationship with her.
According to him, Cora had initially accepted Ralf and him’s relationship with kindness, which made her public reaction even more surprising and disappointing.
“I thought we had a good connection with Corahe confided. When she came in, she asked me, ‘Are you sleeping together?’ I said, ‘Yes, of course. We’re together. We’re a couple.’ And she was happy for us. It was good, it was great, a great week with Cora. That’s why I’m disappointed now.”
The tense climate between the protagonists of this affair shows to what extent Ralf Schumacher’s announcement has upset personal and media dynamics, arousing both support and incomprehension.
