When Channel 7ās Sunrise morning show went behind the scenes to cover the science behind high-performance driving, linked to the newly released Brad Pitt Formula 1 movie, they spotlighted a cutting-edge training facility where engineering meets endurance.
The segment featured Focus Driver Performance, a premier motorsport physiology lab helping elite drivers prepare for the intense physical demands of racing. Central to the feature was a custom-built environmental chamber, proudly designed, manufactured, and installed by Thermoline.
š„ High-Performance Demands a High-Precision Environment
As seen in the Sunrise segment, the presenter steps into a sealed, climate-controlled room and mounts an exercise bike, replicating the extreme conditions drivers face inside an F1 cockpit. The chamber, engineered by Thermoline, enables precise control of temperature, humidity, and airflow, simulating the harsh environments of real-world tracks.
Whether itās 40Ā°C heat in summer or the sweaty endurance of a full-length Grand Prix, drivers train here to adapt and perform.
Key Features of the Chamber:
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Extreme temperature and humidity control
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Integrated data collection systems for physiological analysis
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Quiet, uniform airflow systems
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Observation windows for coaching and monitoring
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Seamless integration into Focus Driver Performanceās lab infrastructure
š¬ The Hollywood Connection: Brad Pittās F1 Movie
The segment was part of a broader media push around the newly released F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, which dives into the world of high-speed racing and the athletes behind the wheel. Focus Driver Performance and their Thermoline-built chamber were featured to show the real-life science behind what the film portrays.
Itās a rare look into the kind of high-performance, behind-the-scenes training normally reserved for top-tier athletes.
š§Ŗ The Science of Driver Training at Focus Driver Performance
Focus Driver Performance works with elite and emerging motorsport athletes to measure and improve performance under extreme stress. This includes:
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Simulating high-heat conditions
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Measuring dehydration, fatigue, and cardiovascular strain
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Cognitive development
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Building heat tolerance and mental resilience
With Thermolineās chamber, they can repeatably test, train, and refine driver performance in a way thatās both scientific and safe.
š„ Watch the Sunrise Segment
Catch the full Sunrise feature below, where science, sport, and Hollywood collide.
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