Federica Brignone Takes Up Car Racing

The Monza paddock will welcome, among the many VIP guests at the Italian Grand Prix weekend, a major star of Italian sports: Federica Brignone. According to reports in *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, the Olympic champion and two-time overall Alpine Skiing World Cup winner will be at the Brianza circuit on Saturday to experience the Grand Prix up close, once again confirming her great passion for motorsports.

Brignone, in fact, is no stranger to the thrill of speed. Last year, she attended the Italian Grand Prix of the World Motorcycle Championship in person, as well as the final round of the 2025 MotoGP season in Valencia—an experience she enthusiastically shared on her social media profiles. Her visit to Monza comes at a pivotal moment in her career: following her incredible Olympic feat—winning two gold medals less than a year after suffering a very serious injury—the athlete from the Aosta Valley has taken a break from competition to make a full recovery.

A few days ago, in Milan, Brignone underwent surgery to remove the metal implants from her left knee—the final step in a complex rehabilitation process that she has tackled with determination. The surgery was successful with no complications, and according to doctors, she’ll be able to resume regular training within a few weeks. Her sights are already set on her next major goal: the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, an event that represents another symbolic milestone for her career and for the history of Italian alpine skiing.

Her visit to Monza, therefore, is certainly a moment of leisure but also a sign of a champion who, even while recovering, continues to seek inspiration in places where speed is culture, tradition, and spectacle. And during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, her presence adds an extra touch of prestige to the Monza paddock, which, as always, serves as a true meeting place for the big names in Italian sports.