Lindsey Vonn's Shocking Almost-Transition to Formula 1: “You Can't Get Pregnant!”
In a jaw-dropping revelation, Winter Olympics icon Lindsey Vonn has opened up about her near leap from the snowy slopes to the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing—a decision that came with an astonishing caveat: “You can't get pregnant.” As Vonn gears up for her return to the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina—her first appearance since the PyeongChang 2018 games—she reflects on a career path that could have taken a dramatic turn.
The American skiing sensation, who boasts a gold medal in downhill skiing from the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, has been a prominent figure in the sports world, backed by Red Bull throughout her illustrious career. However, this intense transition into the world of F1 was not as straightforward as one might imagine.
Vonn revealed that her potential move to motorsport was laid out before her with strict warnings attached. “I drove in Spielberg in Austria on the Formula 1 track,” Vonn recounted during a candid discussion on the 'In Depth with Graham Bensinger' show. The adrenaline junkie wasn’t just content with skiing; she craved the thrill of racing and the chance to push her limits on the track.
In a daring escapade, she once hit 130 mph on the German autobahn, alongside three-time Olympic champion Maria Hofl-Reisch. “There’s a good stretch south of Munich where there’s no speed limit, and she was like, 'Come on, Lindsey, you’re not going very fast.' Of course, I then had to show her what was up!” Vonn laughed. This fearless attitude underscores her competitive spirit, which has defined her career on and off the slopes.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Vonn admitted to having a penchant for speed that often led her to spin out on tight corners during practice. “That would have been something that was very exciting for the person I am,” she said, hinting at the thrill that racing would have brought her compared to skiing.
As Vonn prepares to make her Olympic comeback with a ruptured ACL sustained in her last race before the games, the memories of a potential F1 career linger. The pressures and expectations of being an elite athlete intersect with personal choices, as Vonn's remark about not wanting to follow the instruction “not to get pregnant” highlights the intense scrutiny female athletes often face regarding their personal lives.
This glimpse into Vonn's past aspirations sheds light on the challenges and sacrifices elite athletes encounter. Will her Olympic return be as thrilling as the high-speed chases she almost pursued? One thing is certain: Lindsey Vonn's journey continues to captivate the world, proving that the spirit of competition knows no bounds.








