16.10.2025 16:00
The legendary figure of the Formula 1 world, Michael Schumacher, is facing a sexual assault case that allegedly took place at his home in Switzerland in 2019, which will be heard in court this week. According to the allegations, an unnamed Australian Formula 1 driver sexually assaulted a nurse while staying as a guest at the Schumacher family's home. It is reported that the incident occurred after a night of excessive alcohol consumption.
The legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher's mansion in Switzerland has once again come to the forefront due to an alleged sexual assault incident that reportedly took place in 2019. The trial is expected to be held this week.
SCANDAL CASE BACK IN THE AGENDA
The incident that occurred at Michael Schumacher's mansion, where he has been receiving treatment for years due to a brain injury sustained in a skiing accident in 2013, has resonated in the global press. It is claimed that a sexual assault was committed against one of Schumacher's nurses at his home in the town of Gland, Switzerland.
ACCUSATION AGAINST AUSTRALIAN F1 DRIVER
According to prosecution records, an unnamed Australian Formula 1 driver is accused of raping the nurse while staying at the Schumacher family's home in 2019.
According to a report by The Sun, the incident occurred on a night after a cocktail party when excessive alcohol was consumed. Allegedly, the nurse was attacked while unconscious.
"IT WAS CONSENSUAL" DEFENSE
The accused driver claimed in court documents that he and the nurse had kissed beforehand and that the act was consensual. However, the nurse firmly denied this allegation. The date of the incident was recorded as November 23, 2019, and the complaint was made in 2022.
STATEMENT FROM THE SCHUMACHER FAMILY
The Schumacher family stated that they have no direct connection to the incident. While the trial is expected to take place in Switzerland this week, it has also been reported that the Australian driver is a close friend of Schumacher's son, Mick Schumacher.