In Formula 1, the neck is really important. There's a lot of force that's going to your head. We also have a helmet and it's not that light. When it's all about g-force, all of that extra weight in the helmet compounds and puts more and more pressure. To be able to maintain your head in a straight position - especially around the corners and while braking - you need to have strong neck. To train that, it's difficult.
We use a neck training machine where you can strengthen the muscles, going front to back, side to side. You can also connect a big resistance band to… - Valtteri Bottas
We use a neck training machine where you can strengthen the muscles, going front to back, side to side. You can also connect a big resistance band to…
- Valtteri Bottas
I am pleased with the race and happy with fourth position. It was a real shame for the team that Felipe had an issue at the start. It was a lonely ra… - Valtteri Bottas
I am pleased with the race and happy with fourth position. It was a real shame for the team that Felipe had an issue at the start. It was a lonely ra…
In Formula 1, the neck is really important. There's a lot of force that's going to your head. We also have a helmet and it's not that light. When it'… - Valtteri Bottas
In Formula 1, the neck is really important. There's a lot of force that's going to your head. We also have a helmet and it's not that light. When it'…
With F1, it's really a combination of many things. You have to have good endurance, good strength in certain muscles, you need to be fast, have good … - Valtteri Bottas
With F1, it's really a combination of many things. You have to have good endurance, good strength in certain muscles, you need to be fast, have good …
When we're coming up to the race, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I always have the same lunch. So that's before the second practice, before qualify… - Valtteri Bottas
When we're coming up to the race, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I always have the same lunch. So that's before the second practice, before qualify…
Normally with any of the races, we go a bit early to get used to the time zone and acclimatize. We'll have a couple of days to see the places. My fav… - Valtteri Bottas
Normally with any of the races, we go a bit early to get used to the time zone and acclimatize. We'll have a couple of days to see the places. My fav…
During the season, it's a lot of maintaining your fitness, so in the winter time is when the main work is done. During the season, I just try to main… - Valtteri Bottas
During the season, it's a lot of maintaining your fitness, so in the winter time is when the main work is done. During the season, I just try to main…
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