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Lindsey Vonn recalled how she almost made a switch to F1 only to be hampered by “can’t get pregnant” stipulation.
American Winter Olympics legend Lindsey Vonn considered switching to Formula 1 but faced a hindrance due to the stipulation of not being able to get pregnant. Amidst the ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics, Vonn suffered a heartbreaking crash during her downhill run in Cortina, resulting in a fractured leg. Despite her remarkable career in Alpine ski racing, the 41-year-old has battled injuries, including a ruptured ACL sustained right before the Olympics. A skilled driver as well, Vonn, a Red Bull athlete and 2010 downhill Gold medalist, once flirted with the idea of transitioning to single-seater racing and was even on the verge of joining F1. However, the stringent commitments and restrictions, particularly the mandate to refrain from pregnancy, ultimately deterred her from pursuing a potential career in Formula 1.
