The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last race in which Bradley Skanes was responsible for Max Verstappen’s physical preparation – now the British specialist will take it easy and spend more time with his family.
Skanes once admitted, “My wife thinks I spend more time with Max than with her.” As new races appear on the World Championship calendar every year and the schedule becomes more and more intense, the hope for any change in this regard is in vain.
Either way, he has plenty to do as his company, Elite Formula Physio & Training, offers comprehensive fitness services that don’t require constant travel abroad. Furthermore, Skanes’ track record includes a four-year period working with Max, and it was during this time that the Red Bull Racing driver won three championship titles, which will likely help Bradley Skanes’ company attract new customers.
Verstappen’s new coach in 2024 will be another British specialist, Rupert Manwaring, who has been working with Carlos Sainz through the well-known company Hintsa Performance since 2015. It was founded by the Finnish specialist Aki Hintsa, who died in 2016, who at various times worked with various McLaren drivers, including Mika Hakkinen and Lewis Hamilton.
An interesting detail: Manwaring’s father was also called Rupert and he worked in Formula 1 for a long time as a team manager, changing several teams, including Haas Lola, Lotus, Tyrrell and Minardi, so he knows Jos Verstappen well. .
Source: F1 News
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