Summary
Aston Martin's Formula 1 team uses apps, supplements, and cooling gear to help drivers adapt to the tough conditions of races like those in Singapore. The team manages jet lag and extreme heat with technology and nutrition adjustments to help drivers perform their best.
Key Facts
- Singapore's F1 race conditions include over 100-degree Fahrenheit heat and 80% humidity.
- Aston Martin's team uses apps like Timeshifter and Phaze to help manage sleep schedules and jet lag.
- Drivers wear FIA-approved cooling vests to regulate their body temperature during races.
- The team pays close attention to drivers' fuel intake, focusing on carbohydrates, electrolytes, and proteins.
- They find ways to ensure calorie intake despite heat suppressing appetite, using shakes and carbohydrate drinks.
- Drivers use ice baths before racing to help manage body temperatures.
- Aston Martin's strategy includes balancing food and exertion to maintain homeostasis, or balance, during races.
