Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal. Plus, how she got involved in the F1 paddock and what she has to say about Formula One’s recent rules.
This week, the International Grand Prix is taking part in its first race outside the UK, having been held in Malaysia. It’s the first F1 race ever held in Asia and it’s part of a week of major milestone-driven events around the world. This is the first time the race will have a race director, which means the first-ever race of the season will be overseen by two of Formula One’s highest-profile figures.
One of those figures is the new head of motorsports for the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge. The Australian-Canadian Olympic Committee president was on the podium today for the opening ceremony, alongside the three-time Olympic champion. I had a chance to ask him about Formula One’s recent rule changes and whether he was looking forward to seeing how the new V6 turbo hybrid rules will be brought in to the sport.
When I asked Jacques if he was looking forward to seeing what the rules are like for the first time in action and what the new V6 turbo hybrid cars might bring to the sport, he replied: “Yes, as an athlete I’m very interested to see the possibilities that are available that can make a sport even more exciting to watch and to follow.”
“Formula One has a lot of potential to grow in Asia, not only in terms of the sport but more importantly the fan base. I really look forward to working with the FIA and the world of Formula One. A lot of great young talent and great young people are coming up and I’m excited to see what it’s going to be like.”
Having just won the FIA’s prestigious Formula E car series, Alessia Russo is an inspiration and role model to thousands of young African girls around the world. On a trip to Nigeria, she set an example of why we should all dream big and strive to reach for our dreams. So we caught up with her…
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