Relive the best moments of this exhilarating race by scrolling through the pictures. Here, Nicolas Ivanoff of France performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis. Mihai Stetcu/Red Bull Content Pool
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship has become globally renowned as the fastest and most exhilarating motorsport series on the planet. The initial goal was to create the most advanced aerial challenge the world had ever seen, and the Red Bull Air Race World Championship quickly became a visual spectacle unlike any other. A combination of high speed, low altitude and extreme maneuverability makes the sport accessible only to the world's most exceptional pilots.
This year, the championship takes place in eight locations across seven countries and covering three continents starting in Abu Dhabi, where the competition took place in March, stopping in Spielberg, Austria in April, later in Chiba, Japan in June, followed by Budapest, Hungary in July and Ascot, England in August. Lausitzring, Germany was the September location, and October began with the first race ever in Indianapolis, USA, a city globally known for its motorsport and aviation history.
Over 62,000 fans witnessed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway transform into an airfield as Red Bull Air Race touched down at the iconic speedway for the first time. German Pilot Matthias Dolderer won the debut Indy race, clinching his first World Championship in the process. Englishman and 2014 World Champion Nigel Lamb finished second, and Canadian Pete McLeod earned the third spot on the coveted podium.
In the Challenger Class race earlier on Sunday, Luke Czepiela took the first win of his Red Bull Air Race career. To relive the action at IMS, fans can watch a race broadcast on Sunday, October 9th on FS1 at 8:30 PM EST or catch the race on demand on RBTV starting at 10:30 PM EST.
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will next head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 15-16 for its season finale. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.redbullairrace.com.
Cristian Bolton of Chile performs during the qualifying day at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Petr Kopfstein of Czech Republic performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Peter Podlunsek of Slovenia performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Yoshihide Muroya of Japan performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016. Juan Velarde of Spain performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Matthias Dolderer of Germany performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Matt Hall of Australia performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain performs during a free practice at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on September 30, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain performs during the qualifying day at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile performs during the qualifying day at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain performs during the qualifying day at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Matthias Dolderer of Germany kisses the yard of bricks after the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Luke Czepiela of Poland (C) celebrates with Melanie Astles of France (L) and Ben Murphy of Great Britain (R) during the award ceremony for the Challenger Cup at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Matthias Dolderer of Germany (C) celebrates with Nigel Lamb of Great Britain (L) and Pete McLeod of Canada (R) during the Award Ceremony at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Matthias Dolderer of Germany (C) celebrates with Nigel Lamb of Great Britain (L) and Pete McLeod of Canada (R) during the Award Ceremony at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Luke Czepiela of Poland attends at a press conference at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.
(L-R) Nigel Lamb of Great Britain, Matthias Dolderer of Germany and Pete McLeod of Canada attend at a press conference at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.
Juan Velarde of Spain prepares for his flight during the qualifying of the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Venue seen during a free practice at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on September 30, 2016.Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Spectators watch the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain cheers the crowd during the Pilots Parade at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile cheers the crowd during the Pilots Parade at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile prepares for his flight during the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile prepares for his flight during the qualifying of the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Cristian Bolton of Chile prepares for his flight during the qualifying of the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 1, 2016.Venue seen during a free practice at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on September 30, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain prepares for his flight during the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Juan Velarde of Spain prepares for his flight during the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.
Nigel Lamb of Great Britain performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Pete McLeod of Canada performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Nigel Lamb of Great Britain performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic performs during the finals at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.Challenger pilot Melanie Astles of France performs during the Challenger Cup at the seventh stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 2, 2016.
