Hamilton: 'When i was young I felt I could do anything. I didn't have a strategy'

It is in the training regimes in particular that the two Mercedes men see the biggest differences. Hamilton explained that as a driver in a physical Formula One car, the priority is to maintain good fitness and healthy circulation, overbuilding muscle mass.

"I work a lot with weights, but I have to be careful because Formula 1 drivers shouldn't be too heavy. More muscles mean more pounds. As a driver you need a good cardiovascular system, because at a Grand Prix you have an average heartbeat of 160 to 170 beats per minute. That's why I run a lot," Hamilton explained to Sport Business Magazin.

Hamilton also explains how his training has developed during his career: "When I was young I had a lot of energy and the feeling that I could do anything. I didn't have a strategy and I didn't stretch. I got in the car and drove to win. But over the years I've experimented with different disciplines like boxing and muay thai. Today I do a lot of Pilates."

Emphasis is different in Esports

The Dutch Opmeer also sees an advantage in fitness for esports, but explains that the emphasis is different: "I do a lot less cardio and a lot more strength training these days. Unlike in a real racing car, I no longer have to stay below a certain weight. But physical fitness is also an advantage in professional eSports."