Aero L-39 Albatros flight Demonstation. The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer developed in Czechoslovakia by Aero Vodochody. | Warbirds

In 2024, Lewis Hamilton swapped the cockpit of his Formula One car for the flight deck of a Czech fighter jet trainer during a promotional event organized by IWC Schaffhausen. The seven-time world champion took part in a specialized flight session designed to simulate the physical conditions of astronaut training, experiencing rapid climbs, sharp turns, and forces exceeding seven times the weight of gravity. The event showcased Hamilton’s fascination with aviation and his willingness to push phy