Formula 1 is going on a tour to Australia, but the journey to the “Green Continent” is long and drivers have to adjust to the local time, which is 9 hours different from European time.
The difference between Madrid, where Carlos Sainz lives, and Melbourne is just that, and all this affects well-being, while on the days of the race weekend you need to be in top shape, otherwise it will be extremely difficult to get the desired result.
The Spanish Ferrari racer shared his recipe on social networks on how to get used to changing time zones faster and easier, at the same time he mentioned the three main points: in the first phase of the flight you should try to sleep less, be more into the light and don’t deny yourself drinks with caffeine.
Carlos Sainz: Melbourne, I’m on my way! Since I still have to stay awake on my first flight to Dubai, I’m sharing with you the best ways to avoid jet lag when you go to Australia.
The hardest part is with a 7am night flight to Dubai, because in Melbourne it’s already 8am, so it’s important not to sleep. It is allowed to take more caffeine, but the main thing is to be more light. Always keep a reading lamp on over your chair while you watch a movie or find something else to do.
You can quickly check the contents of the bar, and it is also useful for communicating with colleagues. In Europe it is currently 10:30 PM, so it’s not that easy to keep up.
On a 2-hour layover in Dubai, where you might arrive in a zombie state after a sleepless night, you still have to make an effort to stay awake. Stay more in places where the light is brighter – in the sun or where there is good artificial light.
If it helps you, you can take the last dose of caffeine. In Europe it is morning at this time and in Melbourne it is already evening.”
At this point, Carlos’s notes are interrupted, but he published a few more photos taken in the cabin and at the airport. When you get on the plane from Dubai to Melbourne, you can logically already sleep here, since this period coincides with the Australian night. Accordingly, the awakening will take place around Melbourne morning, and when the plane lands, it will be easier for you to adapt to the daily routine, which is always very tight in Formula 1.
Source: F1 News
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