Rory McIlroy Faces Intense Ferrari Ride Experience
Rory McIlroy teamed up with former professional racing driver Francesca Pardini for a thrilling experience that pushed his heart rate to new heights. While preparing for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour, McIlroy took a break to ride as a passenger in a high-speed Ferrari at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Heart Rate and Stress Monitoring
During the ride, McIlroy’s heart rate was closely monitored using his WHOOP device. Typically, his resting heart rate is around 50 beats per minute (bpm). After a warm-up lap to get accustomed, the car accelerated to speeds of up to 245 km/h, causing his heart rate to rise to 103 bpm.
“I’m Rory McIlroy and today I’m going to have the living daylights scared out of me.”
His stress levels also spiked, reaching a peak of 2.6 and averaging 2.2 on a scale of 3. Despite the stress, McIlroy expressed excitement and energy after the ride.
“You would like to think your heart rate is not going to get too high as a professional athlete. I got out of the car and I was buzzing.”
Experience Summary
- Location: Yas Marina Circuit, UAE
- Driver: Francesca Pardini
- Top Speed: 245 km/h
- McIlroy’s resting heart rate: ~50 bpm
- Peak heart rate during ride: 103 bpm
- Stress levels peaked at 2.6/3
This adrenaline-fueled ride gave McIlroy a rare and intense thrill outside his usual sports arena.
Author's summary: Rory McIlroy’s Ferrari ride in Abu Dhabi pushed his heart rate and stress to new levels, showing even elite athletes can be thrilled and challenged off the field.