Bradley Scanes

Bradley Scanes is a world-class high-performance coach whose expertise has helped deliver gold-medal-winning results for Olympic athletes and played a key role in the dominance of four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen. 

Speaker Topics

• Optimising Human Performance – The science behind training, recovery, and mental resilience for peak athletic performance.
• Winning Mindset & Resilience – Lessons from coaching world champions on motivation, focus, and mental toughness.
• The Physiology of Motorsport – How elite drivers prepare for the extreme physical and cognitive demands of Formula 1 and endurance racing.
• Leadership & Teamwork in High-Performance Environments – Insights from working with top-tier athletes and teams in high-stakes, high-pressure settings.

Career Highlights

Max Verstappen’s Performance Coach (2019–2024)

Brad spent five years as the performance coach to Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, overseeing his physical conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition, recovery, and sleep management. His role was instrumental in Verstappen’s rise to the top of Formula 1, supporting him through multiple victories. His partnership with Verstappen played a critical role in one of Formula 1’s most intense championship battles, culminating in the dramatic 2021 title victory, where Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the final race to secure his first championship.

Elite Sport & Olympic Success

With a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Physiotherapy, Brad’s career began in the UK’s National Health Service before moving into professional sport. His experience includes:

• Leading the medical team at Southend United FC.
• Working with elite athletes in UFC, boxing, and cycling.
• Supporting Team GB Basketball and Team GB Gymnastics, where he helped Max Whitlock achieve Olympic and World Championship gold medals.

Expanding into U.S. Motorsport & Endurance Racing

In 2024, Brad transitioned from Formula 1’s demanding schedule to work across multiple motorsport disciplines. He is now a human performance consultant for Honda Racing Corporation, working with Acura MSR in IMSA and the IndyCar Championship, with a focus on marquee events like the Indy 500 and Daytona 24 Hours. Additionally, he collaborates with Toyota Gazoo Racing and supports junior drivers in the USF2000 series.

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Brad’s first-hand experience in elite sport, Formula 1, and endurance racing makes him a compelling speaker, offering audiences insights into the mindset, training, and preparation required to achieve peak performance at the highest level.

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