Moon astronaut praises F1 engineering in comparison to NASA
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman expressed admiration for Formula 1's engineering, stating it is ahead of NASA's efforts. Speaking on October 28, 2026, Wiseman highlighted Mercedes' innovations and shared insights he gained from the moon. He noted that the engineering advancements in F1 outpace those in space exploration, emphasizing the need for NASA to learn from the racing industry.
- •Reid Wiseman leads the Artemis II mission.
- •Wiseman believes F1's engineering surpasses NASA's.
- •He cites innovations from Mercedes as exemplary.
- •Comments made during an event on October 28, 2026.
- •Wiseman emphasizes potential lessons for space exploration.
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"150-char blurb Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman explains why F1's engineering is ahead of NASA's, his admiration for Mercedes and what he learned on the moon.
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