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It’s very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible. Michael always protected us, and now we are protecting Michael,” said Michael Schumacher‘s wife Corrina, towards the end of the Netflix documentary Schumacher. The world has deeply missed the man who has been kept away from the public eye since his skiing accident in 2013. However, a few have time and again tried breaching his privacy to get a juicy bite for the tabloids. One such magazine now seems to have found itself in a pickle.

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The magazine, Die Aktuelle, recently ran news claiming that they have an “exclusive interview” with the 54-year-old Schumacher. In addition to piquing the interest of the readers, it kept up the invasive attitude, claiming the said interview isn’t a statement from friends or close ones but by the Red Baron himself. After the clickbait approach, at the end of the said interview, they revealed that it is nothing but an AI-generated one.

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The German magazine, which has previously sold multiple misleading headlines against Schumacher, is not a new entrant in the scenario. From claiming that Corrina has found a new love only to later reveal it was their daughter to other deceiving news. However, this time probably they have taken it too far.

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As revealed to ESPN, the family intends to take legal action against the magazine. This misleading and invasive approach has irked the fans beyond limits. And from calling it “disgusting” to “pathetic” the supporters of the Schumacher family have unanimously called out the magazine. Take a look at some of the comments from F1 Twitter.

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Anmol is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism and a passion for motorsports, she brings insightful perspectives to her readers. Anmol's interest in the sport was piqued after watching Lewis Hamilton's interview with David Letterman, and she has been a dedicated follower ever since. Anmol's knowledge of motorsports is extensive, and she is particularly drawn to the adrenaline rush and excitement that comes with rally racing. In addition to her love for F1, Anmol has a finger on the pulse of pop culture and is able to connect with Gen Z through her articles. Outside of the world of speed, Anmol is a spiritual person who believes in the power of self-improvement through spirituality. She enjoys reading and spending time in peaceful surroundings to recharge and find inspiration for her writing.

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