Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his....

Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife insists she will keep his famous surname despite their ongoing row after he came out as gay.

Schumacher, the younger brother of seven-time world champion Michael and a six-time Formula One race winner himself, revealed he was gay in July after sharing an Instagram post of himself alongside his new partner, French business manager Etienne.

Cora Schumacher, who was married to Ralf for 14 years and have a son called David together, said she ‘felt used’ and as though she had ‘wasted her best years’ following the announcement.

As translated by the German publication, she said: ‘I’m feeling a little better again.

‘Even though it would make many people happy, no, I haven’t lost my smile. And I will wait – wait, let me think – keep my name. Especially now.’

Cora, whose maiden name is Brinkmann, added: ‘I actually intended to give up this name (Schumacher).

But no. It has cost me enough pain and sorrow. Cora Schumacher is my brand, which I built up independently on my own.’

Cora last month claimed that she found out Ralf was gay over social media and believes she was psychologically manipulated by Schumacher during their marriage.

‘I wish Ralf had included me or at least let me be part of his decision. It would have been a sign of respect,’ she told Der Spiegel.

‘During his career in F1, there were many rumours in the paddock. I asked him to clarify if what was being said was true, but he always denied it, telling me that I was imagining everything and that maybe I needed psychological help.

‘When he announced it, it was like a stab in the heart. Coming out always affects those around you, including the ex-wife with whom you had a child.