Manuela Gostner, driver of the n°83 Iron Lynx Ferrari 488 GTE EVO, told us how she lives in lockdown since the last few weeks.
Where are you confined since the last few weeks?
I’m at home in Caldaro (Italy) which is a very small village in the heart of the Alps. This place is actually just 300km from Milano, but it’s a much safer place. I live in a house out of the village very close to the forest with quite a big garden so fortunately I have still lots of space to move even if I can’t go anywhere.
What do you do all day long, at home?
I have 2 daughters (12 and 8) and 2 dogs so I have to take care of them, and I also try to work out. Schools are closed, so I have to be a teacher for the kids most of the day. But I must say there are also some things I appreciate being at home. I am able to focus on so many things I usually never have time for. I can read books, select pictures, design a new livery for the helmet, be with my kids…but obviously I miss racing, working, and going out for Aperitivo with friends a lot!
How do you stay fit and train for when the racing season will start?
I bought some small fitness items and I use a bike trainer to stay fit. I have a coach which gives me advises from his home, which exercises to do…I like doing sport a lot and being in shape. But the biggest challenge for me at home is not to work out, but not to eat too much. Unfortunately, I have too much time for making delicious food and cakes.
What did you learn since the beginning of the confinement?
I think a lot about how we take many things for granted. Next time I will have a glass of wine with my friends in a wonderful place, or I will go for a ride with my Triumph Bonneville in the mountains, or I will take a plane to join the next round of the ELMS with the Irondames, I will do that with a different awareness.
Where are you confined since the last few weeks?
I’m at home in Caldaro (Italy) which is a very small village in the heart of the Alps. This place is actually just 300km from Milano, but it’s a much safer place. I live in a house out of the village very close to the forest with quite a big garden so fortunately I have still lots of space to move even if I can’t go anywhere.
What do you do all day long, at home?
I have 2 daughters (12 and 8) and 2 dogs so I have to take care of them, and I also try to work out. Schools are closed, so I have to be a teacher for the kids most of the day. But I must say there are also some things I appreciate being at home. I am able to focus on so many things I usually never have time for. I can read books, select pictures, design a new livery for the helmet, be with my kids…but obviously I miss racing, working, and going out for Aperitivo with friends a lot!
How do you stay fit and train for when the racing season will start?
I bought some small fitness items and I use a bike trainer to stay fit. I have a coach which gives me advises from his home, which exercises to do…I like doing sport a lot and being in shape. But the biggest challenge for me at home is not to work out, but not to eat too much. Unfortunately, I have too much time for making delicious food and cakes.
What did you learn since the beginning of the confinement?
I think a lot about how we take many things for granted. Next time I will have a glass of wine with my friends in a wonderful place, or I will go for a ride with my Triumph Bonneville in the mountains, or I will take a plane to join the next round of the ELMS with the Irondames, I will do that with a different awareness.
