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\"Sepang (Malaysia): <\/strong>Indian Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has hired physio and trainer Balbir Singh, famous for his association with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.<\/p>\n

Singh will help Karthikeyan get through the physical and mental rigours of the season which kicked off at Albert Park last week.<\/p>\n

Singh, a Punjab-born German stepped into F1 after Schumacher offered him the role of his personal physio ahead of his Ferrari debut in 1996.<\/p>\n

Singh has been an avid proponent of a variety of holistic therapies – which although unusual, have been gaining ground in recent years cementing the fact that in a rigorous sport like F1, looking beyond merely physical fitness is essential.<\/p>\n

“The pressure on the drivers is enormous – it is a big business so there can be no room for complacency. It is not just about being physically fit either, since there is a lot of mental strain as well,” said Singh.<\/p>\n

Karthikeyan, who failed to qualify for the Australian Grand Prix, recalled his meeting with Singh during the Indian Grand Prix in October saying the physio got the best out him.<\/p>\n

“It was certainly different – Balbir got the best out of me not only in terms of fitness, but I was in a much better place mentally as well. My concentration levels were better, despite the fact that it was the toughest weekend of the season – both outside and inside the car,” said Karthikeyan.<\/p>\n

“There was pressure of performing on home ground, living up to the fans’ expectations and the run-up to the weekend had been extremely hectic with a slew of media and sponsor commitments. But Balbir’s unique techniques helped me keep focus amidst all of that and it sure played its part out on the track – when it counted,” he added.<\/p>\n

Besides working with Schumacher for a decade, Singh was also part of the Force India outfit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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