Max Verstappen explained how his training needs differ from other drivers on the F1 grid, including Alexander Albon and Nick de Vries.
Nick de Vries talks about the physical shock he felt when he replaced Alexander Albon at the 2022 F1 Italian Grand Prix. De Vries, exhausted in his points-scoring debut race, radioed the engineer that he might need help getting out of the car.
At 167cm tall, Nick de Vries says his winter challenge will be to get in better shape than Max Verstappen (181cm) or Alexander Albon (186cm).
Max Verstappen says both Nick de Vries and Alexander Albon will have to work hard to maintain their muscles, but he himself faces a different problem when it comes to training.
“We all have different bodies,” Verstappen told Viaplay F1 Talks.
“I talk to Nick a lot and he knows he has to train a lot to maintain his muscles.”
“It’s the same with Alex, who seems to be drinking a lot of protein just to maintain his muscles.”
“For me it’s the other way around. I don’t lose a lot of muscle and I don’t have a lot of problems driving the car, but I struggle more with keeping my weight to the limit.”
“There are drivers and drivers who are lucky enough to eat what they want, but they have to train a little more to maintain their muscles. become a method
Like Nick de Vries, Kevin Magnussen, who made a surprise F1 return for the Haas F1 team in 2022, suffered a neck problem in the season opener after being reminded of the physical demands of racing in an F1 car. said there is
Max Verstappen feels neck demands are one of the worst problems an F1 driver experiences.
“The worst thing for me is not being able to lift my neck or my head,” said Verstappen.
“It’s the worst when you suffer a lot with your neck. You can make up for the rest a little bit, but when you’re going through corners and your head falls off, it’s very difficult.”
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