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Swiss justice is investigating a case of rape that occurred in November 2019 at the Schumacher family mansion in Gland. The suspect, identified by the press as Australian pilot Joey Mawson, 29, denies the accusations. The victim would be a nurse who was part of the medical team of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Mawson’s parents, Troy and Betty, gave recent statements to the British newspaper the Daily Mail. They say their son intends to appear in court to defend himself. The family describes the allegations as a setup and highlights the pilot’s innocence.
Mawson, a close friend of Mick Schumacher, Michael’s son, frequented the residence during motorsport events. The process, revealed in October 2025, describes that the nurse, after consuming alcoholic beverages in an informal meeting, was taken to rest in a room in the house. Colleagues left her sleeping, with the lights on.
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The parents of Australian racing driver Joey Mawson have broken their silence, claiming their son is the victim of a “set up” after he was accused of raping a nurse at Michael Schumacher’s Swiss mansion in 2019.
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- The incident occurred during a pool game at the house, involving residence staff.
- Mawson would be staying in an adjacent room on the night of the events.
- The Swiss prosecutor’s office indicted the pilot for sexual assault, based on statements and evidence collected.
- The victim, in her 30syears, worked on Schumacher’s daily care after his skiing accident in 2013.
Authorities remain confidential about the names involved, but court documents point to an Australian man between 30 and 40 years old. The Schumacher family has not publicly commented on the lawsuit.
Details of the incident at the Swiss mansion
The La Côte district prosecutor describes that the nurse felt unwell after drinking high doses of vodka during social interaction at home. Two colleagues helped her lie down without taking off her clothes, leaving her alone in the bright room.
Mawson returned to the room shortly after and committed the act twice, according to the indictment. The formal complaint was registered years after the episode, which led to the reopening of investigations in 2025. Medical examinations and reports from the victim support the accusations.
The site, on the shores of Lake Geneva, has served as a family base since 2007. The property routinely hosts visitors linked to motorsport, including young drivers in training.
Motor racing connections between Mawson and Schumacher
Joey Mawson and Mick Schumacher shared tracks in European youth categories. In 2015, in the German ADAC Formula 4, Mawson won the title, while Mick came second. This proximity made it easy to stay at the mansion during race weekends.
Doping suspension affects driver’s career
Mawson faces a three-year ban for using a banned substance, starting in May 2023. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) imposed the sanction after testing positive in a competition.
The interruption will last until May 2026, preventing participation in official events. Before that, the Australian won the S5000 in Australia in 2021 and 2022, consolidating his position in single-seaters.
He plans to return to the track after the period, but the legal process could influence future plans. Mawson locked his Instagram profile after initial reports.
Mawson family position in the case
Troy Mawson, the pilot’s father, emphasized his son’s determination to prove his innocence before the Swiss court. Betty Mawson reinforced that the evidence presented does not hold up.
They mentioned the emotional toll on the family since the allegations were made public in October. The parents are following the case closely in Australia and await the trial scheduled for the next few months.
The defense prepares arguments based on the chronology of events and witnesses present on the night. Mawson currently resides in Australia where he manages limited engagements during the suspension.
Advances in Swiss investigation
Authorities collected statements from employees of the mansion and carried out inspections at the site years after the fact. The delay in reporting must be analyzed at a hearing, in accordance with legal procedures.
The Public Ministry seeks to clarifythe dynamics of the informal meeting that preceded the incident. Property access records confirm Mawson’s presence as a recurring guest.
Witnesses described the atmosphere as relaxed, with games and casual conversations among the staff. The nurse, hired for continuous care, had been part of the team since 2014.
