Michael Schumacher and wife Corinna celebrate 26th wedding anniversary

Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on Sunday.

The milestone comes just days after it was announced that a new documentary on the Formula 1 legend is set to be released on Netflix from September 15.

The film, entitled 'Schumacher', is the first to be supported by the seven-time world champion's family, giving insights into his life through contributions from Corinna, brother Ralf, and children Gina and Mick.

Schumacher's private and family life has largely been kept away from the public eye since his devastating skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013 left him in a medically-induced coma.

Corinna had her life changed immeasurably the day her husband suffered the head injury that left him in a coma.

He hit his head on a rock while skiing off-piste on the French Alps in December, 2013, with his son Mick, who was just 14 at the time.

Schumacher, 52, was airlifted to hospital and had to undergo two surgeries as he was placed in a medically induced coma for six months to help reduce the swelling of his brain.

He was eventually moved to another hospital after coming out of his coma in 2014 and after 250 days was allowed to return to his Lake Geneva home.

Since the pair married in 1995, Corinna had been forced to adapt to the pace of life enforced by the whirlwind career of the record seven-time world champion.

His 2013 accident, and the months of trauma that followed with doctors unsure whether he would ever regain consciousness, turned her from a wife and companion into the principal executor of Schumacher's vast fortune and estate, including his varied business interests.

Horseriding champion Corinna has since juggled that responsibility with the rather more critical matter of overseeing her husband's medical care.

Their mansion in the Swiss town of Gland on the shores of Lake Geneva was adapted shortly after Schumacher's accident to help accommodate his care needs, with Corinna overseeing the renovations to ensure her husband could return from hospital in Lausanne where he had been receiving care.

"When it became clear that the old Schumi perhaps never would return, Corinna had to accept her new life. She had to act," the German magazine Bunte reported in 2015.

"She took over the job, and the power, of her husband as an act of succession. Corinna underwent a remarkable transformation - from his wife to the clan chief, a lady who trained as a sales clerk to the manager of a multi-millions company."

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She also took the decision to sell off Schumacher's €30million private jet and their holiday home in Norway in 2015, having realised they were unlikely to ever use them again.

Corinna also considered selling the family's ski chalet in the French resort of Meribel - near to where Michael's horrific accident happened.

According to Corinna, updates on the F1 star's condition have been few and far between at her husband's own request.

But there has been confirmation that Schumacher is still receiving treatment in the hope that he can one day return to a more normal life.

Todt previously told Ouest France: "I am very discreet on this subject. We all know that Michael had a very serious accident and, unfortunately, it had significant consequences for him.

"Since then, he has been treated so that he can be able to return to a more normal life."

While Schumacher continues on the road to recovery, only select people are allowed to see him.

Luca Badoer, a former colleague of Schumacher's at Ferrari, said only his wife chooses who is allowed to visit.

He said: “Only a few people are allowed to visit Schumacher.

"His wife Corinna decides who is allowed to see him.”

According to Schumacher’s former manager Willi Weber, Corinna has denied requests of a visit.

Speaking on an RTL special commemorating his maiden title win 25 years ago, he said: “I know that Michael has been badly hurt, but unfortunately not what progress he makes in rehab.

"I'd like to know how he's doing and shake hands or stroke his face. But unfortunately this is rejected by Corinna.

“She probably fears that I will immediately recognise what is going on and make the truth public.”

A new film is now set to take a behind-the-scenes look at Schumacher's life and career, with the blessing of his family.

The documentary, created by German filmmakers Michael Wech and Hanns-Bruno Kammertons, will include contributions from Schumacher's wife Corinna, his father Rolf, son Mick and daughter Gina-Maria.

"The film portrays Michael's impressive career, but also many of the facets of the complex man," Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm said.

"The merciless and daring Formula 1 driver, the ambitious athlete, the accomplished mechanic with a unique technical flair, the reliable team player and loving family man."

Schumacher's legacy behind the wheel is now being continued by Mick, who is in his debut F1 season with Haas.

He is sharing the track with Lewis Hamilton - the man trying to land his eighth world title and beat the record he shares with Schumacher.

Discussing following in his dad's footsteps, Mick told Bild : "I'm OK with that; all the questions and comparisons with my father do not bother me.

"For me, he is the all-time best in this sport, to which he has given his all. I don't see why I should disregard that."

Recent reports claim Corinna has now put the family home in Geneva she has lived in with Michael since 2002 up for sale for £5million.

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