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Formula 1 has been experiencing an expanding calendar in recent years and George Russell has outlined that it is impacting his heart rate.
George Russell has noticed a change in his heart rate due to traveling across different time zones in Formula 1. The sport’s calendar spans five continents, exposing teams to various climates and time differences. The idea of grouping regions together on the calendar has gained attention recently, as the schedule continues to expand. Next year, there will be a record-breaking 24 Grand Prix events. Russell has seen data that supports the impact of time zone disruptions on his heart rate, with his average heart rate during sleep being 25% higher when traveling compared to being in a consistent location. This leads to less sleep and slower recovery when constantly moving around.
