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World champion sprinter sues Mercedes F1 team: ‘Unsafe, dangerous and defective’
World champion runner Abby Steiner has initiated legal action against Puma and the Mercedes F1 team. Steiner, a 26-year-old athlete, achieved two World Championship gold medals in 2022 and secured four NCAA titles spanning 2021-2022. She holds records for the US indoor 200m and 300m, along with the NCAA 200m record. Despite her past successes, Steiner has been sidelined since the 2024 US Olympic Trials due to foot injuries and subsequent procedures. In August 2025, she announced a hiatus from professional running to pursue a master’s degree in exercise science. Alleging that Puma’s footwear led to her injuries, Steiner seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and diminished quality of life, filing a lawsuit against both Puma and the Mercedes F1 team. Mercedes’ past partnership with Puma is linked to the lawsuit, with Steiner claiming that the brands marketed the shoes as safe to wear, prompting her legal action in a Massachusetts court and awaiting further developments in the case.
