Journal of Sport Physiology Special Groups
The effect of sleep on sports performance of Formula 1 drivers
Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Ph.D. Student of Sport Management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2 Professor of Sport Management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil, Iran.
Abstract
Objectives: Sufficient and quality sleep is associated with better performance in many sports; However, this relationship has not been investigated among F1 racing athletes. The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between sleep quality, sleep duration and performance measures among professional racing drivers.
Materials and methods: During the 2023 season, five Formula 1 drivers reported the SQ, SD, and clock time of the host countries for each race. Performance data (final position and points earned) obtained through communication with Formula One teams at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Findings: The relationships between sleep variables and driving performance were investigated using correlations. The correlation between SQ and driving performance was not significant. Sd and performance were positively correlated for one driver and negatively correlated for the other driver (p < .05).
Conclusion: The change of time was associated with the duration of sleep for a driver (p < .05). Individual differences in sleep schedules and requirements may mean that sleep is more strongly related to the performance of some drivers than others.
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