Former nurse details Michael Schumacher’s routine during trial
The reserved medical care routine of Michael Schumacher, Formula 1 icon, came to light during the trial of an alleged rape involving a former nurse and Joey Mawson, an Australian driver and family friend. The incident reportedly occurred at the seven-time champion’s home in Switzerland in 2019, six years after the serious skiing accident in 2013, with Mawson denying the allegations and stating that the sexual act was consensual.
At a hearing held on June 2, 2026, the victim’s lawyer argued that his client performed intensive and extremely exhausting work, providing care to Schumacher. The defense claimed that she was unfairly fired, almost a year after she suffered sexual abuse. According to the accusation, the pressure on employees was exacerbated by the “culture of silence” imposed on the former pilot’s real state of health.
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The nurse’s defender highlighted the difficulty of the role: “It is an extremely demanding job, both physically and emotionally. Added to this, there is the culture of silence that surrounds this family. This is understandable, but for the employees, who could not even talk to their friends about their daily lives, the pressure was enormous. I say this because it shows how seriously and passionately she carried out her work. She was tasked with the most difficult tasks.”
He added, highlighting the professional’s dedication: “She took over when necessary and fulfilled her duties. This is not a common profession. There are countless articles about what happens in this house and how the champion [Schumacher] is doing. It was a huge pressure, which she mastered perfectly and was impeccable. The Schumacher family itself says that her work was perfect. She was raped and then unfairly fired.”
The former nurse filed the criminal charge in 2022, and the sentence in the case should be announced on June 5, 2026. According to information from the case, the family of the F1 idol was unaware of what happened until the nurse initiated legal action.
Since his skiing accident in the French Alps 13 years ago, Schumacher has lived in total seclusion. He suffered brain injuries resulting from a head injury, remained in an induced coma for six months and, since then, has been receiving care at his home in Switzerland, after being transferred from the hospital. His health condition is kept strictly confidential by his family, who has already faced cases of extortion related to information leaks.
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Details about rape accusation at Schumacher’s residence
The former nurse accuses Joey Mawson of raping her on two occasions on the night of November 23, 2019. According to court documents, the former pilot was staying at Schumacher’s house, located near Lake Geneva, and playing pool with two other people when the victim joined them after an exhausting work shift.
The woman claims she began to feel unwell after drinking a few drinks and had to be carried to bed by the group, which included Mawson, still in her clothes. However, the former pilot returned to the room and raped her twice while she was unconscious. When she woke up, she found herself naked and without any memory of the events.
The nurse testified that when she asked one of the paramedics about the night, he said, “he told me I was completely drunk and that they, along with Joey, carried me upstairs [to the room]. I asked if I had gone to bed naked because I woke up naked. He said he left the light on because he was worried. When I asked if something had happened, he said ‘no.'”
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Blood was later found on the bed, and the victim showed signs of having been forcibly restrained, according to court documents. Furthermore, she presented alleged evidence of Mawson apologizing after the incident. “I am deeply sorry from the bottom of my heart. I am so sorry for the pain I am causing you,” read the text message sent by the former Australian driver. He denies all accusations.
Mawson defended himself, stating: “I didn’t realize how drunk she was until the next morning. During the night I thought she was less drunk than I realized the next morning.”
