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Formula One drivers have a training regimen unlike anything else in sports.They must find the perfect balance between stamina, strength, and maintaining the right weight.F1 drivers and a trainer talk about what it takes to be a driver at the pinnacle of the sport.This article is part of "Behind the Wheel," a series about the highly competitive and high-tech world of Formula 1...
F1 drivers need to stay at a precise weight while maintaining enough strength and endurance to drive a car around some of the toughest race tracks in the world at 200 miles per hour...
To better understand what it takes for these elite drivers to maintain their weight while staying strong, Insider spoke with two current F1 drivers and a longtime performance coach about the training required in formula racing's most prestigious stage...
In the thick of the season, drivers are typically more concerned with keeping weight on, even for a taller driver like Albon, who's over 6 feet.. oach to hitting weight targets starts in the offseason..
Drivers and trainers told Insider one of the most important muscle groups for an F1 driver to keep strong is the neck because of the g-forces exerted on the body during turns, braking, and accelerating..
