Manager states that the Schumacher family will adopt a 'more cautious' approach.

Manager states that the Schumacher family will adopt a 'more cautious' approach.

      Michael Schumacher’s family will further restrict their inner circle following the shocking blackmail case involving stolen private materials concerning the ailing seven-time world champion. Schumacher’s long-time manager, Sabine Kehm, informed the Wuppertal Regional Court that this incident has permanently altered the family’s operations. "The breach of trust has caused the family to distance themselves more from their associates and to exercise greater caution," Kehm stated during last week's appeal hearing.

      The case revolved around an individual who attempted to extort EUR 15 million by threatening to publish stolen photographs and medication lists related to Schumacher’s health condition. A hard drive with images and other sensitive data about the former Ferrari and Mercedes driver is reportedly still unaccounted for. Kehm described the extortion attempt as "extremely disturbing," indicating that it has reinforced the family’s stance towards those allowed to be close to them. "They aim to exploit the suffering in this way," she remarked. "It’s evident that the family is adopting a stricter attitude. Corinna is responding to this with bitterness, and certain media will inevitably attempt to encroach again - it creates a sense of restriction." The Schumacher family has maintained complete secrecy regarding Michael, now 56, since his skiing accident in 2013.

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Manager states that the Schumacher family will adopt a 'more cautious' approach.

Formula 1 | Following the shocking blackmail incident involving stolen private materials, Michael Schumacher's family will now further restrict their inner circle.