SIMONA DE SILVESTRO Trades IndyCar Cockpit for Olympic Bobsled at Milano-Cortina
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January 20, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- SIMONA DE SILVESTRO is making the ultimate career plot twist, trading her IndyCar helmet for Olympic bobsled gear at Milano-Cortina. The Swiss speedster who carved out respect in open-wheel racing is now channeling that fearless approach into winter sports.
- This move proves what we’ve always known – elite female racers possess the raw talent and competitive drive that translates across motorsports boundaries. DE SILVESTRO’s willingness to tackle a completely different discipline shows the versatility that makes women’s motorsports so compelling.
UPCOMING:
- Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics
- Bobsled qualifying events
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.smh.com.au
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