Tommy Friedrich. Photo: Marcus King
Tommy Friedrich. Photo: Marcus King
Pilots and profiles

Red Bull X-Alps: Tommy Friedrich

11 June, 2023

Tommy Friedrich is literally the posterboy of the 2023 Red Bull X-Alps.

Tommy Friedrich on the official poster for the Red Bull X-Alps
Tommy Friedrich on the official poster for the Red Bull X-Alps

Ahead of the race start in Kitzbuhel, Austria he told us about what he’s learned since his last race two years ago, what gear he’s flying, what his hopes for the early part of the race are and what tips he’s got for new pilots in cross country flying.

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