Formula One is one of the most physically and psychologically demanding sports in the world.

Drivers need supreme strength, endurance and mental fortitude to excel on track.

But with so much at stake and success decided by the smallest of margins,

getting them ready to race is a fine art.

These athletes at this level are very unique individuals.

They're extremely driven.

As a result, that might be quite emotional because you want it so much. They're stubborn. They want so much in one direction and they might not always want to listen.

The skill element of it, precision that's required, navigating through the track, multiple objects

in their field of vision tied together with the huge psychological pressure.

Those things are very unique.

Having worked with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettle,

Anti-Konsas knows exactly what it takes to get an F1 driver in peak condition.

Anti, thank you for all these years.

I think I've been in the best shape possible thanks to you.

I think there was a very good understanding between us on what good preparation looks like, reflecting and growing and being open to learning new things.

I think there's enough yes people for anybody at his level.

I think if you're somebody who truly cares about a driver, you need to also say no

every now and then state your opinion. I made sure that he can always trust that I say how I feel. Hello and welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid with me Tom Clarkson.

This week's episode is a master class in how to prepare a Formula One driver for the World Championship.

Anti-Konsas is the head of performance for Motorsport at Hinser, a world-leading coaching company that specializes in F1.

Immersed in the paddock since 2011, Ante started training Sebastian Boamy and then

John Errik Vern before a nine-year spell with Sebastian

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