LEGENDARY Formula One driver Michael Schumacher has become a grandfather after the birth of his daughter’s first child.
Schumacher’s daughter, Gina, revealed she was expecting back in December and has now announced the arrival of the little one.
In a statement on social media, Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world.
It read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.
“We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”
Naturally, Gina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.
Messages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.
Gina, 28, revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.
There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but no proof.
F1 legend Schumacher, 55, has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.
Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.
Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.
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Last year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.
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