No one can doubt that Lewis Hamilton has the talent to be a top Formula 1 racer. Some might say that he already is, despite only having three races under his belt. Arguments reign over whether the early success of the rookie Brit is down to his talent or the high calibre of his car, but that’s not what I want to talk about today. 

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Formula 1 drivers really don’t need to be all that fit. They just have to turn up for twenty or so weekends a year, drive a car, then go home and revel in their healthy bank balances.