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What is your day to day
eating regime?
I always follow a strict diet - lots of
protein and vegetables (mostly fish)
and minimal amounts of sugar. I
tend to stick to natural sugars such
as fruits and dates. A week before
a race I tend to eat more carbs for
more energy and the best part is
the cheating day where I get to eat
anything I want one day every 10
days. I treat myself to something
nice and unhealthy after a race
weekend!
You must follow a strict
fitness regime, what is a
normal workout for you?
Being extremely fit is one of the
most important factors of racing
as it is a very physical sport,
despite what most people think.
I participate in most of the sports
available and I find racing the most
physical. Racing requires a lot of
strength, endurance and stamina,
plus you use a lot of mental power
at the same time. The driver is under
constant pressure with the G-force
and needing constant concentration
when driving round the track. I
do lots of running, cycling and
swimming (Triathlon style training)
most of the time and also once a
week I do heavy weight training
and strength and circuit training as
well. I train 6 times a week, mostly
twice a day.
How do you relax?
I love music and I play the guitar
and which is a very good way
to relax. I also do MMA ( Mixed
Martial Arts) and lots of Muai Thai
and I do feel relaxed after having
done the hardcore training twice a
week. Plus, swimming makes you
relaxed as well...and the Spa and
a massage.
Do you have regular beauty
treatments?
I have a long massage once a week
and it’s a sports massage, then a
relaxing and less painful massage.
I respect myself and my body a lot
and take very good care of myself.
Do you ever just say, I am
going to the pub!?
Once or twice a month I tend to
meet up with friends in a bar or
a pub but I keep away from the
calories and stick to H 2 O. I’m not
a boring person at all but when
you do sports professionally at
a high level you need to be very
determined and be ready to make
sacrifices.
What is your ideal date?
My ideal date would be someone
with determination and who
understands and appreciates hard
work. Someone who knows what
she wants and with a positive
mentality. Then we would be on
the same page, but at the moment
I’m too busy with lots of racing
and training, and dating is not a
priority.
Where can we see you race
next?
My next FIA Formula 2 race
will be in Budapest, Hungary at
Hungaroring Circuit on the 7-9th of
September.
Where do you see yourself in
5 years’ time?
In 5 years’ time I see myself as a
Formula1 World Champion. That’s
what I am working for and towards
and I believe I can do it and that’s
what counts.