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Frozen showdown brings Formula One, MotoGP, Rallycross, Snowmobile and Pro 4 Truck together in Ultimate Winter Race.
Oracle Red Bull Racing takes iconic RB7 onto the frozen lakes of Wisconsin for a five-vehicle showdown against a MotoGP bike, rallycross car, snowmobile and Pro 4 Truck.
Red Bull’s Ultimate Race series headed to the frozen lakes of Eagle River, Wisconsin, for the first-ever Red Bull Ultimate Winter Race, pitting five of motorsport’s top drivers against each other on a specially designed ice circuit. Who could keep their cool and conquer the conditions?
In freezing temperatures of -17°C, Oracle Red Bull Racing Showrun driver Patrick Friesacher lined up on the bespoke course alongside MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa, former F1 driver and rallycross champion Scott Speed, snowmobile racer Gunnar Sterne and Pro 4 Truck racing champion Andrew Carlson for a one-of-a-kind contest across 107 acres of ice.
To level the playing field, unique sections and shortcuts were built into the track, including shorter inside lines for non-winter vehicles and longer routes for those better equipped for the conditions.
Dani Pedrosa and his MotoGP bike, fitted with custom-crafted spiked wheels, expertly navigated the course, using his legendary cornering ability and rapid acceleration to beat the elements and take the chequered flag. The RB7 was pushed to its limits on unfamiliar terrain, securing second place, while the snowmobile, a firm favourite in its home conditions, rounded out the podium.
Patrick Friesacher, Oracle Red Bull Racing Showrun driver, said: “Given it was -17 degrees Celsius, we made some modifications to the tyres and ride height. I would use longer spikes like Dani next time! It was tricky, sometimes you went into the corner too quickly, experienced understeer and had no traction, so you really need to be able to adapt to make those fine adjustments. Everything about Ultimate Winter Race, from the unique course to getting to compete alongside these great drivers, made it a special experience.”
Watch the full video of Red Bull’s Ultimate Winter Race HERE
