Ralf Schumacher has come out as gay.

The former F1 driver posted an image of himself and another man, arm-in-arm on a boat, to social media on Sunday 🌸night.

A caption read: "The m🍨ost beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you caไn share everything."

Schumacher is now 49 years old, and was💜 previously married to his wife Cora until their divorce in 2015.

German act🦋ress Carmen Geiss replied to Schumacher's🍸 post: "I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH. You have the best partner, Etienne, you can imagine. 

"After 2 years you can finally show 💜your love to the world. I have known Ralf for more than 25 years and he h🅘as always been a great joy to me.

"Always liberal, a good-hearted person who I can call day and night and above all has always🌠 been hoಞnest with me in his position. 

"I am happy that I got to be a part of this love and even more happy 𒀰for the two who searched and found each other, because I also love Étienne deeply."

She later added: "I want to tell you about a person who plays a very special role in🐼 my life. 

"For many years I have 🐠known and love him infinitely. His presence in my life is a bleꦐssing, and our deep connection has only grown stronger over the years.

"This 💖wonderful man has an equally wonderful son who means a lot to 🥀him and who has been a source of joy and pride for him through many ups and downs. 

"Together they have shared unforgettable moments and built a strong, loving relඣationship that is shaken by nothing.

"Today he confessed his ho🐻mosexuality. 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.

"His cour🐼age and honesty are inspiring, and I'm 🌠endlessly grateful to have him in my life. 

"His journey to himself is proof that love, acceptance and self-truth are the greatest forces in our lives. And I love them both with all my heart and⛄ am glad that I found tܫwo hearts."