What importance is given to physical training?
Physical training is paramount: a driver is first and foremost a high-level athlete and rigorous physical preparation is crucial to success. The RDD programme allows the drivers to benefit from top-level physical and mental preparation.

Each RDD driver follows a tailor-made training regime, devised by their trainer. They undergo continuous assessment to check their progress, assess their achievement and improve their abilities. At regular intervals throughout the year, the drivers go to Enstone – the Renault F1 Team’s chassis base – where they follow an individual training programme for a full week.

Do the drivers complete joint training camps?
Two or three times a year, the RDD programme organises a training camp for all the drivers. Away from Enstone, the RDD members meet up for a week of intensive sports training. The activities include cycling, running, tennis, squash, swimming, climbing, kayaking, surfing… The training is different to their daily programme, and designed to provide a more entertaining approach while renewing their motivation.

The training camps also draw out the drivers’ competitive instincts, leading to a healthy rivalry between them.