Michael Schumacher’s F1 pal Jean Todt, 77, marries Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, 60, after 19-year engagement
FORMER F1 boss Jean Todt has tied the knot with actress Michelle Yeoh.
The pair wed in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday after being engaged for 19 years.
Oscar winner Michelle, 60, and ex Ferrari chief Todt, 77, met in Shanghai, China, in 2004 and he proposed less than two months later.
Brazilian racing driver Felipe Massa shared a series of photos from the couple’s wedding on Instagram.
He wrote: “Happy marriage Jean Todt & Michelle Yeoh. Love you so much.”
The snaps show Michelle, who scooped the best actress Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, beaming as she hugs Todt.
Michelle, who switched outfits during the day, even took her gold award to the intimate ceremony.
The first dress featured a white ruffled skirt and white silk shirt before she slipped into a beige dress with a gold embellished top.
Todt, meanwhile, wore a dark blue suit with a lighter blue tie.
Massa also shared a picture of a card, which said: “We met in Shanghai on 4th June 2004.
“On 26th July 2004, J.T proposed to marry M.Y and she said YES!
“Today after 6992 days on 27th July in Geneva surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together.”
And Todt has his close pal Michael Schumacher to thank for this almost two decade long romance.
In 2004, Todt set his eyes on now-Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh for the first time and instantly fell in love.
But the relationship did not blossom until Schumacher stepped in.
The German played cupid for the pair and offered Todt some important relationship advice.
It’s understood Schumacher offered his pal tips on how better to communicate with Michelle.
Todt previously told German outlet : “I knew immediately that she was my dream woman, even before I met her.
“It was destiny. She was the woman I had been waiting for.”
It’s understood Todt and Michelle are among a handful of people who know the true extent of Schumacher’s injuries.
Earlier this year, Todt insisted “no one knows” the former F1 champ’s situation even if they claim to.
The racing legend has not been seen in public since suffering a near-fatal brain injury when skiing in the French Alps a decade ago.
Schumacher’s state of health has also been shrouded in secrecy since his horrific accident.
His wife Corinna has overseen the effort to ensure his wish for privacy is respected as he continues to recover from the ski crash.
Schumacher was placed in a medically induced coma and since being brought out of it has been cared for at the family’s Lake Geneva home.
One of the few people allowed to visit Schumacher is Jean Todt, who was the boss at during Schumacher’s dominance with the team.
Todt called for Schumacher’s family to be given privacy as he acknowledged the heartbreaking consequences of his accident.
