[Instrument for measuring physical strength]
It takes 20kg of force (1 kg of force ≈9.8 N) to turn the steering wheel of a Formula One car at 200km/h.. This simulator is made by IBSV (Institute of Sports and Biomedicine) in Paris, which allows drivers to exercise between races and keep their original state.
[maintain strength]
One of the most commonly used test methods is to measure the maximum oxygen consumption of cyclists when pedaling exercise bikes. A qualified driver can use oxygen more effectively than ordinary people. This is his ability to cope easily when he needs to maintain his physical strength.
[Very tiring exercise]
Even for a driver in excellent physical condition, Formula One racing is a sport that consumes a lot of physical strength. In addition to the fatigue caused by physical exertion, drivers have to bear the effects of acceleration, vibration and high temperature. The temperature in the cockpit is usually higher than that outside 10 degrees Celsius. For example, a tennis player (70kg) participated in a two-hour top tennis competition and weighed 68kg after the competition, while a Formula One driver participated in a two-hour grand prix with 70kg before the competition and weighed 67kg after the competition, which was nearly 3kg less.
[neck stress machine]
This instrument can measure the force acting on the neck muscles. The driver swings his neck alternately from left to right as hard as possible, and the instrument records the fatigue times. When turning, the neck muscles are strongly supported. Centrifugal force can increase the weight of head and helmet by 4 times!
[pulse]
Observe the heartbeat of Formula One drivers during the race. It can be shown by ECG that the pulse is usually between 160- 170 when turning at high speed, while it is 150 on the straight road, and the initial heartbeat is 140. This difference is caused by constant nervousness when driving Formula One cars.
[Effects of driving competition on health]
1. Eyes: Some vibrations will accelerate the fatigue of the eyes and distract them.
2. Neck: When the car crosses the raised ground, its upward trend will make the neck extremely nervous.
3. Elbow: Elbow often collides with cockpit.
Thumb: If the car hits the curb on the runway at high speed, the steering wheel will dislocate the thumb.
5. ribs: occasionally, the ribs are broken because the car hits the kerb.
6, coccyx: bear the impact of uneven road surface.
7. Knee: The upper part of fibula is particularly easy to hit the cockpit.
8, feet: often slamming on the brake pedal will make the soles of your feet hurt.
[Some drivers should wear glasses]
Formula one drivers are not superman. Although their health level is much higher than that of ordinary people, they do have vision problems. For example, Paul belmondo and Ivan Capelli wear a pair of eyes under their helmets, and so does Eric comas, although he prefers to wear sunglasses rather than colored sun visors.
[attention]
Although not all drivers have good eyesight, they can see farther than ordinary people and their eyes are not easily tired.
[Avoid overeating]
Make sure the diet is as reasonable as possible, and Formula One drivers will never overeat. They don't drink alcohol and stimulating drinks, such as coffee and cola. They try to eat as little as possible, even foods with high fat content. The main food is usually roast white meat or fish, plus vegetables, rice or pasta. Indeed, drivers usually eat a lot of pasta, because it is a valuable source of sugar that slowly releases calories, which means that energy is gradually released in order to gain greater endurance. As for drugs, the FIA has never had any record of attempting to take drugs.