Ralf Schumacher has come out as gay.

The former F1 driver posted an image of himse♕lf and another man, arm-in-a🧜rm on a boat, to social media on Sunday night.

A captio꧅n read: "The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by 𝓡your side with whom you can share everything."

Schumacher is now 49 yearsꦯ old, and was previ𒐪ously married to his wife Cora until their divorce in 2015.

German actress Carmen Geiss replied to Schumacher's post: "I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH. You have the best partner,꧒ Etienne, you can imagine. 

"After 2 years you can finally show your love to the wor෴ld. I have known Ralf for more than 25 years and he has always been a great joy to me.

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

"I am ha🔯ppy that I got to be a part of this love and even more happy for 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 m🌺y life. 

"For many years I have known and love him infinitely. His presence in my life is a blessing, and our deep connection has🌠 only grown stronger ove﷽r the years.

"This wonderful man has an equally wonderful son who means a lot to h♔im and who has been a s♛ource of joy and pride for him through many ups and downs. 

"Together t🎉hey have shared unforgettable moments and built a strong, loving relationship that is shaken by nothing.

"Today he confessed his homosexuality. This step was an act of liberation and ♒self-acceptance for him. 

"It was a courageous decision that has matu🥀red 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.

"ﷺHis courage and honesty are inspiring, and I'm endlessly grateful to have him in my life. 

"His journey to himself𝓰 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 two hearts."