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The Red Bull Air Race Hall Of Fame
In the 16 years since the Red Bull Air Race began in 2003, there have been 94 races* across 36 locations in 21 countries. Here is the ultimate race winners list. In order of success…
Talking Stats: The Red Bull Air Race In Numbers
After 94 races since 2003 there have been some unique stats and some facinating facts. Here are 10 of the best...
1. The youngest and quickest pilots ever to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship: Martin Šonka of the Czech Republic was the youngest pilot, aged only 40 when he hoisted the trophy in 2018. Hannes Arch was the fastest to claim the honor, taking the title in only his second season, 2008.
Classic Challenger Class Stories
When the Red Bull Air Race returned to our skies on 2014 it brought with it a new and exciting feeder series – the Challenger Cup. This opened up the racing to younger pilots who had already proved themselves in the world of aerobatics and other competitions, and were deemed good enough to fly in the Air Race. It gave them the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become competitive.
Hannes Arch Lived Life To The Fullest
Hannes Arch was a peaceful man until he climbed into his raceplane, then he was 100 per cent concentration and competitiveness. His friends and rivals remember the great man...
The rivalries of the Air Race
In the Red Bull Air Race’s illustrious history, we’ve seen 10 different pilots claim the title, 14 pilots win races and 23 pilots step on the podium over the 94 races.
In that time there have been battles between pilots that have been epic, and some of which endured for seasons. Here are some of the best ones….
Paul Bonhomme: The Best Of The Best
Paul Bonhomme led and the other pilots followed. He was an innovator and set the standard inn the Red Bull Air Race that all the other pilots had to copy if they wanted to compete. Here the pilots pay homage to the man that won three World Championships and 19 races...
Memorable Podium Moments
Over the last six seasons of the Red Bull Air Race we've had many unforgettable podium moments. Here are some of the best...
Pilots Share Their Plans For The Future
While the Red Bull Air Race will not continue beyond 2019, the World Championship pilots are not leaving the sky. As the season finale concluded in Chiba, Japan, they opened up about what’s ahead.
The Moments We’ll All Remember
Over the last six seasons there have been six different World Champions, making for one of the most exciting sporting series ever. Here, we look back at those adrenaline-pumping World Championship moments...
The Class Of ’09 Graduate With Distinction
Back at the start of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race season, four fresh-faced highly experienced aerobatic pilots, one of which was a former Wing Commander in the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). The four pilots were:Pete McLeod, Yoshihide Muroya and Matthias Dolderer – and all were set to take the series by storm.
In the eight years in which they competed, this quartet laid claim to three World Championship titles, 19 race wins and 64 podiums in total. A fantastic return, by anyone’s standards.