Formula One icon Michael Schumacher's brother Ralf comes out as gay

Ralf Schumacher is a former Formula One driver.

Photo Courtesy: Ralf Schumacher Instagram page

He is the first eminent driver in the motor sport's history to make such an announcement.

On Saturday, he shared an image on Instagram where he could be seen with a male with their arms around each other.

Watching a sunset together, Ralf wrote: "The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything 🙏."

Ralf Schumacher was previously married to Cora Schumacher.

Ralf did not make any explicit statement but the confirmation on her relationship and the name of his partner was revealed in the post made by his friend and German actress Carmen Geiss.

Geiss wrote on Instagram: "Today he confessed his homosexuality. This step was an act of liberation and self-acceptance for him. It was a courageous decision that has matured in him for a long time and one he is now full of pride and confidence. His outing is not only a personal triumph but a sign that he is finally able to live and love his true identity without fear or shame."

Publishing an image of the couple on Instagram, the actress named Ralf Schumacher’s partner Etienne.

Ralf and Cora are parents to 22-year-old David Schumacher.

David came out in support of his father and wrote in his message: " I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure, no matter if you are a man or a woman, I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations."

In his 11-year career, Ralf won six grands prix.

Ralf Schumacher's and his former wife Cora Schumacher were married in 2001.

They got divorced in 2015.

(Images courtesy: Ralf Schumacher Instagram page)