F1 Fitness Regime

[LanEvo03 0]

I've been trying to search everywhere for links or articles concerning the fitness programs that F1 drivers go through to stay in shape. Aside from a few articles and team sites, there was nothing really worthwhile that came up.

I was wondering if anyone else had more info about this or knew what kind of programs they train through to get to the mental/physical state to drive F1 cars.

Not that I will ever be driving a formula one car anytime soon, , I'm just interested in what it takes to get to that level.

[bajo39 0]

I've been trying to search everywhere for links or articles concerning the fitness programs that F1 drivers go through to stay in shape. Aside from a few articles and team sites, there was nothing really worthwhile that came up.

I was wondering if anyone else had more info about this or knew what kind of programs they train through to get to the mental/physical state to drive F1 cars.

Not that I will ever be driving a formula one car anytime soon, , I'm just interested in what it takes to get to that level.

I know that Alex Tagliani rides his stationary for 4 hours in the am, everyday, and I've seen clips of Alonso in the gym during all sorts of core muscle workouts.

[Blitzkrieg 0]

I've been trying to search everywhere for links or articles concerning the fitness programs that F1 drivers go through to stay in shape. Aside from a few articles and team sites, there was nothing really worthwhile that came up.

I was wondering if anyone else had more info about this or knew what kind of programs they train through to get to the mental/physical state to drive F1 cars.

Not that I will ever be driving a formula one car anytime soon, , I'm just interested in what it takes to get to that level.

Hi,

This might give a good over-view of what they go through:

http://www.mclaren.com/features/driver/drive_for_fitness.php

Over 16+ pages of Red Bull team workouts:

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/select.as..._from_Australia

What Michael goes through...:

http://sport.rtl.de/formel-1/com/mscom_40624.php

Hope I helped.

EDIT: I've searched alot too, that is the most detailed information you can get. Although, Ill ask my friends.

[LanEvo03 0]

Thanks for the last 2 links. Havent seen those yet.

From what ive found, it looks like the training program is mainly focused on endurance with some light lifting. I know I've read in one article that they focus mainly on the upper body, like shoulders and neck, and focus on the forearms as well.

I've been trying to maintain a similar training program myself, but the time differences are way off. Theres no way i could afford to spend 3 hrs on a stationary bike, then lift afterwards. That just goes to show you how much effort these drivers go through to be ready to race.

I would like to see how other drivers in other racing series compare to that of F1 drivers. I mean, hell, even the test drivers must be as shrap as a knife to drive these machines.

[ecapdeville 0]

I would like to see how other drivers in other racing series compare to that of F1 drivers. I mean, hell, even the test drivers must be as shrap as a knife to drive these machines.

yeah...a la Montoya!

[Loser Boy 0]

The drivers who are playboys (no taking names here) have no exercise regimen. A daily romp in the bed keeps them fighting fit.

[McMerc25 0]

Did you mean F1 Fitness REGIMEN?

[Jenson_Rules 0]

drink drink and more drink then be sick sick and sick some more then you lose weight as i cant eat anything as i feel sick as alcohol hurts my tummy

UNI RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[monza gorilla 1]

What you need is a full English.

[Jean Todt 4]

yeah...a la Montoya!