Martin Sonka

Martin Sonka is a Czech pilot who began flying at the age of 17 and distinguished himself in his country’s elite military ranks as a fighter pilot in the 211th Tactical Squadron and a member of the prestigious Air Force demonstration team. In 2014, he made his debut in the Red Bull Air Race and developed a lasting passion for air racing as a sport. He racked up several podiums, winning races in Abu Dhabi and Porto in 2017. In 2018, he surprised once again by winning the Red Bull Air Race World Championship.