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F1 drivers' and allergies/health problems

Started by D.M.N. , Jun 27 2011 18:19

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#1 D.M.N.

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 18:19

Giving that Britain is currently basking in sunshine and I'm suffering from hayfever badly, it made me wonder: Do any F1/GP2 drivers' have allergies and health problems? I mean I think it would be pretty difficult to race with seasonal problems such as that - last thing you want is to sneeze going down a 190mph straight!

I know people have had sickness in the car before such as the unfortunate Mark Webber in Fuji a few years back, but anyone know of any current or former drivers that have had allergies that could have affected their driving? All input welcome.

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#2 Misk

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 18:26

Giving that Britain is currently basking in sunshine and I'm suffering from hayfever badly, it made me wonder: Do any F1/GP2 drivers' have allergies and health problems? I mean I think it would be pretty difficult to race with seasonal problems such as that - last thing you want is to sneeze going down a 190mph straight!

I know people have had sickness in the car before such as the unfortunate Mark Webber in Fuji a few years back, but anyone know of any current or former drivers that have had allergies that could have affected their driving? All input welcome.

As a fellow hay fever sufferer it looked like Hamilton had it pretty badly in Montreal two weeks ago before it rained- Puffy eyes, blocked nose, ect. Doubt it effects you though once you jump in the car and the adrenaline gets pumping.

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#3 fifi

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 18:33

not all of britain is having a heatwave btw

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#4 nada12

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 18:47

Antihistamines...

Although on second thought that might not be such a great idea for some people.

Edited by nada12, 27 June 2011 - 18:49.

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#5 Watkins74

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 19:09

Not in F1 anymore but Scott Speed suffered from ulcerative colitis.

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#6 Bunchies

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 19:10

I'm sure they have the same ailments that you and I do. It's not like F1 drivers are somehow more than human.

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#7 Disgrace

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 19:15

They're groomed professional athletes with all the support they need; personal trainers, nutritionist etc. Even I've got a daily tablet that all but negates hayfever, from which I would otherwise suffer greatly. I doubt hayfever would be a problem.