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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SIMONA DE SILVESTRO

bobsled, fastest woman in indycar, milano-cortina, olympic games

GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.smh.com.au