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David Schumacher and Vivien Keszthelyi Announce Engagement After Maldives Proposal

David says he planned the surprise for weeks to make the moment feel perfect.

Overview

  • The 24-year-olds got engaged on November 5 on a Maldives beach at sunset with rose petals, a floral heart and a glowing “Marry Me” sign.
  • He shared the news on Instagram on November 7, writing “She said yes” and adding that the ocean and sunset sealed their promise.
  • In comments to BILD, David said he booked the trip, arranged a staged hotel “surprise” through a resort guide, and that many tears were shed.
  • Vivien posted a kneeling photo in her Instagram Story that showed a distinctive turquoise ring box.
  • Ralf Schumacher reposted the announcement with “Herzlichen Glückwunsch ihr zwei. Wurde ja auch Zeit,” as the racers mark seven years together and parallel motorsport careers, with David a Ford works driver for HRT.