Preparing Formula 1 drivers physically and mentally for the demands of competition with Pete McKnight (Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance, Pete McKnight. Hintsa Performance is a company who provide performance coaches for a number of athletes, the most notable being drivers in Formula 1. Pete leads a number of coaches who work one-on-one with the drivers but he also works on the research and innovation side of things at Hintsa. Pete has also been chairman of the UKSCA for a number of years now and has helped the organisation develop a growing reputation in the UK and abroad. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Pete McKnight (background, education and current role) Physiological demands of Formula 1 and what training looks like Training for the neck & trunk to cope with high g-forces What is available from a physiological point of view from the drivers themselves What is the future for drivers in Formula 1? In what areas is there room for improvement? With so much media demand for the drivers, how do you/they prepare psychologically for a race? Pete can be found on Twitter @petemcknight