Motorsport Crossover
Simona de Silvestro, a former Formula 1 test driver, has qualified to represent Italy in bobsleigh at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The Swiss-Italian racer, who stepped away from motorsport in 2022, will compete in the women's monobob and two-woman events. Her transition highlights the adaptability of elite athletes across disciplines.
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UIM F2 racer Edgaras Riabko, a double European champion, is taking part in the inaugural Padel Endurance 12H by Paradis in Kaunas. The 12-hour event draws inspiration from motorsport, featuring non-stop play across four courts. Riabko has sponsored a prize for the tournament.