ISABELA FAGGIANISÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) - Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto went viral on social media after the publication of a video in which he appears participating in a strength test for his neck muscles. The excerpt was released by Quadrant, a British producer of behind-the-scenes content about motorsport.
F1 driver, Brazilian Gabriel Bortoletto goes viral with neck workout
ISABELA FAGGIANISÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) - Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto went viral on social media after the publication of a video in which he appears participating in a strength test for his neck muscles. The...
In the images, the young man impresses by supporting, without showing effort, more than 40 kg with just his cervical muscles. The record is part of a channel section that follows the routine of professional pilots.
In motorsport, strengthening the neck is an essential part of physical preparation. During races, high speed and curves subject the body to forces that can reach five or six times gravity. Therefore, a helmet weighing around 7 kg can exert a load equivalent to more than 35 kg on the pilot's head.
| Bortoleto in video for Quadrant pic.twitter.com/gMpiZEvwCR— Portal Bortoleto? ? (@PortalBortoleto) July 29, 2026 " target="_blank" rel="noopener">
| Video report for Quadrant pic.twitter.com/gMpiZEvwCR
In addition to maintaining vision stability at high speed, this training helps reduce muscle fatigue and prevent injuries to the cervical spine, as this load needs to be supported continuously during races that can last up to two hours.
Source: Noticias ao Minuto
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