Elite Formula PT Podcast
by Bradley Scanes & Matt Murray-Downing
Welcome to the Elite Formula Physio and Training Podcast with Bradley Scanes (Red Bull Formula 1 Physio for Max Verstappen) and Matt Murray-Downing (Red Bull Formula 2 Performance Coach). This podcast is all things Formula One and sports performance, Fitness, Health and injury. We will be discussing the physical and mental components of Formula One Drivers in every circuit race by race as the season goes on, broken up with insight and knowledge in how to train recover and rehab like elite-level athletes, and we'll even bring along some special guests for the ride. On Socials @eliteformulapt
Episodes
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Episode 72 - Monza Grand Prix Review, Travel Hygiene and Ankle Injuries
Monza Grand Prix saw the fastest race ever and and fastest lap ever recorded. Brad and Matt explore the increasing demands on drivers as cars get quicker, highlighting the importance of physical and mental fitness. The conversation also touches on travel hygiene tips for athletes as we enter...
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Episode 71 - Zandvoort Grand Prix Review, Monza Grand Pix Preview and the Ankle Injury that won’t get better!
In this episode, hosts Brad and Matt kick things off by reviewing the rain-soaked Zandvoort race, reflecting on the challenging conditions and the unpredictable results. The discussion then shifts to the Italian Grand Prix where it is all about speed and braking force at the Temple of Speed. Will...
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Episode 70 - Hungarian GP preview, which drivers are under pressure before Summer break and what is the role of the performance coach!
Brad and Matt deep dive into the Hungarian Grand Prix, what drivers will be expecting physically and mentally, but maybe more importantly, whom needs a good race before the summer break. No one wants to be the talk of F1 for 3 weeks without giving an answer. They then break down the role of the...
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Episode 69 - Belgian Grand Prix preview. Which Driver has maximised these last 2 weeks off, and injury rates in F1.
Back again! Deep diving into all things F1 in this episode, the boys preview Spa a drivers track, and an opportunity to either set the foundations for a title win or grab yourself a seat for next year and it could be all down to what they have been doing these last 2 weeks off….sitting on a beach...
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Episode 68 - The British Grand Prix is here! How to prepare for Rain, along with Austrian Grand Prix recap and what a sub 4 attempt by Faith Kipyegon!
The British Grand Prix normally has a bit of everything. Good racing, good weather, bad racing, bad weather. Brad and Matt take a look at what drivers need to have mentally to cope with wet races. How rookie drivers can best prepare for the rain in the lead-up to a potentially wet race, along…
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Episode 67 - The F1 Movie, Austrian Gran Prix Preview, Le Mans, Watkins Glen & Haliburton’s Game 7 Dilemma!
Whoa! We’ve had a lot of sport and a lot of talking points. Join the boys for this jam-packed episode recapping the F1 movie, Le Mans 24-hour race, the continued winning success of Elite Formula Physio & Training in Watkins Glen, and then a look ahead to what the Austrian Grand Prix will look…
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Episode 66 - WE WON INDY 500! + there was an F1 triple header & your back pain is NOT caused by your weak core.
A jam-packed episode as EFPT keeps up the record of winning or scoring a podium with every single driver, athlete, team or organisation they work with. Another win in Indycar and a podium in GT3 and British Superbikes. Brad & Matt also discuss how best to maximise performance during a triple...
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Episode 65 - IMOLA GRAND PRIX, INDY 500 and another Rookie in F1.
In this episode of the Elite Formula Physio and Training podcast, hosts Bradley Scanes and Matt discuss various aspects of motorsports, including the emotional impact of recent tragedies in bike racing, the physical and mental preparations required for racing, insights from recent F1 races, the...
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Episode 64 - Back with a bang!! F1, Marathon Race Strategy & How to Recover from 26.2!
The boys are back from a break of travel before the next block picks up. They deep dive the last few races, give their opinion on who already has the edge in the Drivers championship from a Sports Psychology point of view! But the biggest race of this week is the London Marathon! And the key…race...
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Episode 63 - Liams out! First 2 races, EFPTs podium success and tapering for the Marathon.
What is going on at Red Bull in the year of the rookies? What a first couple of races, and how are they holding up? The boys dive into the sports psychology of it all, and what it actually takes to be a performance coach in F1, and Yuki’s tremendous turnaround. At the end of the day, everyone can...
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Episode 62 - How to make the Marathon start line with any injury and 7 weeks to go.
Runners, this is the podcast for you! If you are struggling with an injury and leading into an event like the upcoming London Marathon, here is your 5-point plan to success: make that start line and have the experience of a lifetime! This can be applied to any running injury or event - we've got...
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Episode 61 - F1 is Back! Testing. Testing.
What’s new, what’s old and what do drivers, physios, performance coaches and teams need to do over these next 3 days. Bahrain testing is underway, and the boys delve into the key things that drivers would have been preparing for leading into the testing days, and what they and their performance...
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Episode 60 - 12 weeks to the London Marathon, skiing, skiing injuries and should you wear a knee support
The boys have no motorsport to talk about this week so hit the right tune by discussing the upcoming London Marathon and deep-diving into Skiing preparation and skiing injuries. In particular, it is important to look at the knee, injuries that can occur, how to reduce the chance, how to…
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Episode 59 - 2 Races, 2 Podiums, losing a 24 hour race by 1.3 seconds and Ski season is here!
The boys are back after failing to record in the back of a trunk in Daytona! But racing season is well and truly underway and a P1 and P2 from the first two trips is a great starting return. They discuss joining a new team, integrating both themselves and the driver, preparing drivers, engineers,...
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Episode 58 - 2025 Run Goals. How to get at them, and if you are running London training should have started a week ago!
F1 pre-season might be starting but many people have big running goals this year as we complete the first week of 2025. The boys delve into how to start it all. They discuss running trainers, how to pick them, their favourites and what race shoes are. They discuss kit, watches, heart monitors…
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Episode 57 - Goal setting, finding your why, and F1 pre-season!
Happy New Year! The boys are back with a great one, delving into how to set yourself up to win in 2025 with goal setting, breaking it down and finding your why so that you stick to it, measure it and smash it. They go through their own goals, give some hints on what they will be doing in…
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Episode 56 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Constructors Championship Finale & Brad’s Mentorship 2.0
Well here we are. The final race of the season and it just feels like yesterday we were doing the season preview. Brad and Matt recap the last couple of weeks, when the Championship was won, what made the difference, and preview what to expect of another Championship fight this weekend in Abu...
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Episode 55 - Brazilian Grand Prix Chaos
And the Champion being the Champion. Flexibility and adaptability, one of Brad’s favourite sayings and boy has Max got that. The boys dive into the stresses and strains of the Performance Coaches role during multiple Red Flags and how the times schedule and day changes could have impacted on the...
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Episode 54 - Austin fun and the Mexican Grand Prix
Well what a race that was, with Brad in the grandstands Max held off Lando to collect valuable championship points! Hear the boys lowdown on that as well as a preview of what the drivers will be experiencing as the F1 circus heads to Mexico City from sustained G-force to competing at altitude…
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Episode 53 - United States Grand Prix & Sprint Race Mindset Shift
Brad gives us a quick update in his trip to Austin, previews the United States Grand Prix and the Circuit of the Americas and deep dives into the mental flip flop that is the new Sprint Qualy, Sprint Race, Qualifying, Race structure.
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Episode 52 - World Mental Health Day, Injuries and recovery and How To Train Through the Winter.
Brad shares a spontaneous chat with Jonny Wilkinson about his struggles, winning, losing, injuries and feeling fulfilled. One not to miss….and if you are struggling reach out to the boys it’s not all about the Physical. They discuss multiple injuries including one British Superbike rider who is...
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Episode 51 - The final race countdown, why are you not running when injured? And the graphite hat that is taking running and triathlon by storm!
6 races to go. Brad heading for his last working race of the year, and Matt has 2 left. Where did that year go!! Brad’s knee is on the mend and the boys get into how he is still able to run 10km runs during his rehab and discuss how you can to!! Injury doesn’t need to stop you. And what is this…
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Episode 50 - Singapore recap…..why were drivers struggling so much!? How to assess and rehab a knee injury and a look to Berlin Marathon.
We know Singapore is hot, we know Singapore is humid, we know Singapore is on the calendar every year. So why were some drivers struggling more than in years gone by? Brad and Matt dive into it with their own thoughts as well as taking a look at how they would assess a knee injury and come to the...
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Episode 49 - The Championship Fight becomes a dog fight... Singapore Grand Prix, Knee Meniscus Injuries and Whoop band disgust.
What an episode this week! Baku had it all and now we go to the heat of Singapore, the Marina Bay Circuit, arguably the toughest race of the year for F1 drivers and staff. Yes great Satay, but also humidity of 80% and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius across a race that last 2 hours! How to...
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Episode 48 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a title race heating up and Matt’s own race and how to complete an Ironman.
It promises to be a tight one this weekend! Qualy couldn’t be closer on a circuit that is high jeopardy and physically demanding. Close walls, high speed and lot’s of concentration needed. Listen in to see who the boys think will stick it in the wall! And we also have a title fight on our hands....
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Episode 47 - Grazie mille Italia. Last year setting records, this year it’s going to be close! Who’s going to win the Italian Grand Prix and why do Athletes recover from injury quicker!
Just Brad this week as Matt has his own race week to contend with in Austria! Follow him on the Ironman app. In the meantime, we have the second F1 race after summer break in Monza and with the competition levels at it’s highest since that famous 2021 season it is all to play for in both...
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Episode 46 - F1 is BACK! PREMIER LEAGUE is BACK. And could this be the first race Brad is longing to be back at!!! Yes….it’s the DUTCH GRAND PRIX.
Summer break is officially over and we are back racing in Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix. A special place that will always be close to Brad’s heart. Hear what the boys think of who could win, who could challenge and what demands will be on the drivers as they navigate and physically and…
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Episode 45 - Winning Habits & Is it Ice Baths or Hot Baths that really help?
Summer break is almost over in motorsport but wow what a spectacle of the Olympics we just had! Brad and Matt talk about friends of the pod going at it in Basketball from Team USA and South Sudan, and some of the other tremendous stories that came from Paris. And with that they delve into what it...
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Episode 44 - CHAOS AT THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX, WHO’S LOOKING FOR RESOLVE IN SPA and HOW TO STAY FIT IN THE SUMMER HOLS
Wow what a race, and what is going on in F1 at the moment. Brad and Matt delve into the Hungarian Grand Prix and the implications for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, who will want to put things right and what the track holds for the drivers. An amazing track, best track run of the year, tough…
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Episode 43 - HUNGARIAN GP PREVIEW, HOLES IN SOCKS AND PICKLE JUICE
Brad and Matt return after flights broke their flow already. But they were on form to review the British Grand Prix, what’s going on with Lando Norris and look ahead to the Monaco without the walls in the Hungarian Grand Prix. They also reflect on England's loss to Spain in Euro 2024 final and…
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WELL THAT WAS INTERESTING!!! Austria GP recap, a BIG SILVERSTONE BRITISH GP PREVIEW, Triathlon training and nutrition and THE BEST EXERCISES for LOW BACK PAIN
The boys jammed packed this one as they analyse the moves between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Austria and give their views on what could be the start of a great rivalry. They preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend …. could we get fireworks from Holland v England again??...
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Episode 41 - What we learnt at Le Mans 24 hour race and Austrian Grand Prix Preview...
...and all else Motorsport round up that we missed whilst travelling and Matt’s tips for triathlon training whilst travelling. Brad and Matt discuss the Le Mans 24 hour race, how they prepared and how they worked through it. Impressive from all involved. They also review the upcoming Austrian…
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Episode 40 - MONACO GRAND PRIX WEEK! Imola review, Monaco preview & Triathlon injuries.
Brad and Matt are back from their travels on a busy weekend for the EFPT team with athletes all over the world. But they are back in time to preview the Monaco Grand Prix, with Brad attending his first-ever race and not working! The jewel in the crown as it is referred to can be a physically and...
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Episode 39 - MIAMI GP PREVIEW. FAST, TECHNICAL, PHYSICAL. THE MOMENT OF 2023 SEASON, so what will 2024 bring.
Brad and Matt are right in the thick of the motorsport season now, and this is the one race Brad is a little bit jealous of missing. The Miami Grand Prix!!! Fun from start to finish….is probably the reason why so may people have headed out so early “jet lag planning”. The track offers up some...
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Episode 38 - CHINA GP AND LONDON REVIEW. How to recover from a marathon. And how to train for next year!
Brad and Matt dive into an exciting Chinese Grand Prix even with an enviable result, and Brad gives advice to the rest of the field on how to stop Max! The boys then discuss the best way for those heroes who ran the London marathon to recover. And then the best way to start training for a…
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Episode 37 - The Chinese Grand Prix is back!! And the boys are going racing!
Brad and Matt have a busy weekend ahead! Not only is the Chinese Grand Prix that is back on the F1 calendar after a 5 year hiatus but Brad is off the Imola for the WEC 6 hour race and Matt is off to Navarro for round 1 of the British Superbikes. The boys dive into a review of the Physical and...
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Episode 36 - Japanese Grand Prix Preview, GT Cup Racing & Padel Leg
Brad and Matt are together at the airport (just before they run to board) and together on track this weekend at Paul Ricard. But find a time before jetting off to talk all things Suzuka, GT4 racing and the differences in Physical demand, and continuing through their Padel injuries hitting up…
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Episode 35 - Travelling to Japan, How to work through a race weekend, and Padel Shoulder Injuries
Brad and Matt sit down ahead of the Easter weekend and a busy period of upcoming motorsport travel for the boys to discuss the F1 Paddock travelling to Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix. They also delve into how they work through a race weekend with their drivers from a point of view of building…
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Episode 34 - Australian Grand Prix, Superbike testing, Triathlon T100 and Padel Plantar Fasciitis
Brad and Matt have been busy! From GT cup testing, to Superbike testing to Triathlon they have covered a wide breadth of athletic endeavours this week! But still found time to jump on a pod and discuss the physically and mentally demanding Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne and the next part of…
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Episode 33 - Bahrain and Saudi review - the physically and mentally demanding Saudi GP preview, and Low Back Pain in Padel and how to overcome.
Motorsport is well and truly kicking off! The boys are here there and everywhere as they cover Formula Series, GT Cup for Porsche and McClaren Series, WEC Series, and British Superbikes this year. But they had time to stop over for a podcast and review last week's races and how the youngest…
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Episode 32 - Race Week 1! Testing review, Bahrain GP R1 preview & Padel Knee Injuries...
Brad and Matt discuss F1 testing, the physical toll and/or preparation of so many laps for drivers in testing. They look ahead to the first race this week in Bahrain and also the first races in the GT Cup series and reveal where they are off to next as they are now covering drivers and riders...
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Episode 31 - Sports Jobs on Offer! Brad’s mentorship, Matt’s Olympic preparation & Padel injuries
Brad and Matt cover a ton as they talk through Brad’s upcoming Sport’s mentorship programme which starts in 4 weeks and aims to build you into a complete sports practitioner ready for the world of working in professional sport. Matt take us through the Olympic prep for Team GB’s gymnastic squad…
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Episode 30 - We’re back! Pre-season, testing, and where is Brad heading back racing???
Brad and Matt return after an extended Christmas break as Brad settles into his new life working with multiple athletes across multiple sports BUT….he is back travelling to a race next week! And Matt has been testing motorsport athletes with his new London-based testing day to assess fitness,...
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Episode 29 - Brad’s reasons for leaving F1. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix recap and the off-season. And pre-season testing British Superbikes!
Brad starts with an emotional recap of a big decision which shook the F1 world the Monday morning after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brad and Matt dive into that final race and how that went down, with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen topping off the most dominant year in F1 ever. And the boys…
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Episode 28 - Breaking more records and Viva Las Vegas
Brad and Matt recap the Mexican Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix, more wins for Max, and more records broken. They look at what the track specifications of Brazil brought for the drivers from the Physical demand of one of the oldest and historically most feared circuits - of course, they...
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Episode 27 - 50 career wins and counting! An exciting US Grand Prix, Mexico preview and how to prepare for altitude...
Brad and Matt look back at the success they’ve had over the past 4 years, recap the US Grand Prix which was challenging in many ways for the drivers and teams, and look ahead to the challenges Mexico brings, most notably dealing with competing at altitude for both drivers and cars. And they take…
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Episode 26 - 3 TIME WORLD CHAMPION. Qatar heat and what happened to the drivers, and the US Grand Prix
Brad and Matt look back at Max Verstappen picking up his 3rd World Drivers Championship in a row. What it takes to maintain that consistency and deliver results week after week, session after session. They also look back at what happened in the Qatar Grand Prix with drivers not ending the race,...
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Episode 25 - Constructors Championship done. Next up, Drivers Championship. Qatar Grand Prix. Let’s go!
Brad and Matt get into what it takes to become a constructors champion. Recap the Japanese Grand Prix and look ahead to the physical and heat-demanding track that the Lusail circuit is going throw up. Along with a look at how Brad and Max prepare for a first shot at retaining the driver's world...
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Episode 24 - Singapore GP mistakes, and opportunity awaits Red Bull at the Japanese GP
Brad and Matt dissect the Singapore Grand Prix, why certain mistakes may have been made, and look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix, what awaits the Drivers on a fast, technical and Physical track. A track which has the highest average G-Force of any circuit on the calendar so we best be ready. A...
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Episode 23 - The Singapore Slinger. Heat, Satay & Opportunity...
Brad & Matt look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The physical and mental demands it will place on the drivers with the heat, the humidity, the technicality of the track and racing under the lights for a long time! Plus what it takes to prepare for this, how the drivers will work there way...
About this show
Welcome to the Elite Formula Physio and Training Podcast with Bradley Scanes (Red Bull Formula 1 Physio for Max Verstappen) and Matt Murray-Downing (Red Bull Formula 2 Performance Coach). This podcast is all things Formula One and sports performance, Fitness, Health and injury. We will be discussing the physical and mental components of Formula One Drivers in every circuit race by race as the season goes on, broken up with insight and knowledge in how to train recover and rehab like elite-level athletes, and we'll even bring along some special guests for the ride. On Socials @eliteformulapt
Hosted by
Bradley Scanes & Matt Murray-Downing