Oleksandr Bondarev and KOLA Call on Everyone to Make a “Pit Stop” for Ukrainian Sport

Racing driver Oleksandr Bondarev and singer KOLA have joined forces to support UNITED24’s new Sports Development program, helping Ukrainians return to training despite the war.

Oleksandr is a Williams Formula 1 team academy driver and the first Ukrainian to win a race in the Formula Regional European Championship. KOLA is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter from Kharkiv and the author of the song “Pit Stop.” That’s the idea that brought them together: on the track and in life, a short stop can change everything. So together, Oleksandr and KOLA are calling on everyone to make their own "pit stop" — stop for a moment, donate, and pass it on.

Every donation is also a chance to win one of Oleksandr’s prizes, tied to his most important victories:

• his 2025 racing suit, worn when he became the first Ukrainian to win a Formula 4 race—for a donation of $50+;

• 2 tickets to his next race in 2027 with exclusive paddock access, so you can watch him race live and up close—$24+;

• his personalized racing gloves from the 2026 season and a winner's cap, given only to those who win a race—both signed by the athlete, $10+.

Since 2022, russia has damaged or destroyed over 925 sports facilities, leaving thousands of Ukrainians without places to train. Your donation will help give a new generation the chance to train, grow, and win. Make your “pit stop”—join in!