We already mentioned that last year’s race in Abu Dhabi was the last time that Bradley Skanes was responsible for Max Verstappen’s physical training. Since 2024, Rupert Manwaring, who previously worked with Carlos Sainz, has been coach of the leader of Red Bull Racing.
Recently, Bradley Skanes was a guest on The Red Flags podcast, where he shared some details about working with the three-time world champion.
“Before working with Max, I knew nothing about motorsport or Formula 1,” says Skanes. – I didn’t even know who Max Verstappen was. I had to read a lot of information on the internet to be informed. I knew Lewis Hamilton was a successful driver, but that was where my knowledge ended. I watched my first Formula 1 race in the Red Bull pits with the mechanics.
I met Max in December 2019 and started working with him from the second week of January. I spent the entire month of December watching and reading everything about Formula 1.
What qualities are needed to work with Max? Be open, honest, loyal and trustworthy. In fact, all these qualities are inherent in Max and the people around him. It is generally assumed that all Dutch people are very straightforward, but in sports you have to be open and honest with each other. I’m used to this.”
Source: F1 News
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