Max Verstappen’s Trainer: What I’ve Seen in Max That NO ONE Else Has
Bradley Scanes isn’t just a fitness coach, he’s the guy who makes sure Max Verstappen steps into every race weekend as the most prepared driver on the grid, physically and mentally. As Max’s performance coach, he’s been in the trenches for every lap, every mind game, and every championship push.
In this episode, Bradley lifts the lid on what makes Max almost impossible to beat. From the instant “switch” focus that kicks in the second he hits engineering briefings, to the freakish sensitivity that lets him feel the tiniest change in a car setup, Bradley paints a picture of a driver who operates on another level.
We also dive into the behind-the-scenes strategies that shape a world champion, from building his own virtual track to train before Red Bull even had the simulation, to pulling off calculated mind games that rattled rivals without touching his on-track performance.
This is an inside look at the obsession, discipline, and psychology that power one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, straight from the man who helps keep him there.
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📕Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Red Bull’s Unstoppable 2023 Team
02:23 - How He Works with Max on Performance
03:03 - Behind the Scenes: Driver & Team Dynamics
13:10 - Max’s Secret Mental Edge
15:14 - Practising on the Saudi Track
22:43 - Max vs. Lewis Hamilton: Mental Games
25:32 - Max’s Mind Games on the Track
28:26 - How Max Outsmarted Lewis in Brazil
35:42 - Max’s Calm Under Pressure
43:17 – Abu Dhabi 2021: emotional aftermath
55:36 – “Champions are made in the prep”
1:08:28 – Bond beyond racing: family & trust
1:13:52 – Max’s mental edge over rivals
1:16:22 – Will Max stay loyal to Red Bull?
1:21:11 – Miami 2023 & life beyond the track
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