Brad and Matt discuss F1 testing, the physical toll and/or preparation of so many laps for drivers in testing. They look ahead to the first race this week in Bahrain and also the first races in the GT Cup series and reveal where they are off to next as they are now covering drivers and riders across four motorsport series. And then to continue the growing love for Padel they drop an insight into Padel-related knee injuries and what to do should they occur! One not to miss.

Brad and Matt cover a ton as they talk through Brad’s upcoming Sport’s mentorship programme which starts in 4 weeks and aims to build you into a complete sports practitioner ready for the world of working in professional sport. Matt take us through the Olympic prep for Team GB’s gymnastic squad and the Paris Olympics 2024 draws ever closer and a small recap of F1 pre-season as F§ testing draws ever near.

The boys then talk at length of about Padel injuries. A hot topic at the moment given it’s the fastest growing sport in the world! And the most injured area is the elbow, tennis elbow or “panel” elbow. And Brad and Matt deep dive into what it is, why you get it and how to treat and rehab it.

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Brad and Matt return after an extended Christmas break as Brad settles into his new life working with multiple athletes across multiple sports BUT….he is back travelling to a race next week! And Matt has been testing motorsport athletes with his new London-based testing day to assess fitness, strength, movement, physio, psychology and mindset of drivers and bikers, a must for anyone wanting to get ready for the demands of their category.

The boys delve into the testing protocol and how they train their athletes throughout the preseason breaking it down into the different areas of when to load up the cardio and strength and when to add in neck training, reaction time, coordination and decision-making under pressure with things like reaction lights and virtual reality.

Brad starts with an emotional recap of a big decision which shook the F1 world the Monday morning after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brad and Matt dive into that final race and how that went down, with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen topping off the most dominant year in F1 ever. And the boys talk new endeavours and discuss the pre-season testing they are already doing getting riders ready for British Superbike competition.

Brad and Matt recap the Mexican Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix, more wins for Max, and more records broken. They look at what the track specifications of Brazil brought for the drivers from the Physical demand of one of the oldest and historically most feared circuits - of course, they break down the upcoming spectacle in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The first time ever in Las Vegas, what the timings and time zone look like for Jet Lag and personnel working in F1 and what the spider pig track will bring in terms of physical and mental demands. Who’s exciting for Las Vegas!!?

Brad and Matt look back at the success they’ve had over the past 4 years, recap the US Grand Prix which was challenging in many ways for the drivers and teams, and look ahead to the challenges Mexico brings, most notably dealing with competing at altitude for both drivers and cars. And they take a deep dive into how you can prepare to deal with altitude.

Brad and Matt look back at Max Verstappen picking up his 3rd World Drivers Championship in a row. What it takes to maintain that consistency and deliver results week after week, session after session. They also look back at what happened in the Qatar Grand Prix with drivers not ending the race, ending up in hospital and generally really suffering in the Middle Eastern heat. And of course, they look ahead to a fun weekend in Austin with the track characteristics of the United States Grand Prix and what challenges lie ahead for drivers here.

Brad and Matt get into what it takes to become a constructors champion. Recap the Japanese Grand Prix and look ahead to the physical and heat-demanding track that the Lusail circuit is going throw up. Along with a look at how Brad and Max prepare for a first shot at retaining the driver's world championship.

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Brad and Matt dissect the Singapore Grand Prix, why certain mistakes may have been made, and look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix, what awaits the Drivers on a fast, technical and Physical track. A track which has the highest average G-Force of any circuit on the calendar so we best be ready. A big opportunity to take the Constructors Championship as well for Red Bull Racing.

Brad & Matt look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The physical and mental demands it will place on the drivers with the heat, the humidity, the technicality of the track and racing under the lights for a long time! Plus what it takes to prepare for this, how the drivers will work there way through the race weekend to stay hydrated and cool, and how the team are feeling.