Gina Schumacher shares her thoughts on her father in a rare new documentary.

      "I really immersed myself in it because I needed to do something."

      An emotional and rare glimpse into Michael Schumacher’s life has surfaced, with his daughter Gina-Maria openly discussing her coping mechanisms following her father's 2013 accident. The German broadcaster ZDF has created "Horsepower - The World of Gina Schumacher," which provides an exceptionally personal view of the notoriously private family.

      According to an exclusive preview shared by Bild newspaper, the 29-year-old shares how she turned to her love for horses during one of the toughest times in her life. "After Dad’s accident, I really immersed myself in it because I needed to do something," Gina stated. "Horses have always held significance for me. But since that moment, they’ve truly become... I mean, I couldn’t manage without them. They helped me through everything."

      Her mother, Corinna, also shared a memorable story about a forecast made by seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. "Michael once told me when Gina was 10: ‘Gina will surpass you,’" she remembered. His reasoning was equally insightful. "Because she’s more selfish. To be an athlete, a certain level of selfishness is necessary. And that’s excellent. Otherwise, you won’t achieve anything." Corinna reflected, "Today, I believe he was absolutely right."

      Now regarded as one of the world's top Western riders, Gina remains humble despite her achievements. "I’m thankful that I can pursue this. My parents made it possible," she mentioned. "Therefore, it has always been important to me to work diligently in this field, so that I can excel as much as possible."