Bradley Scanes

Bradley Scanes is a high performance coach, physiotherapist and keynote speaker best known for his work at the pinnacle of global sport. Recognised as the performance coach behind Max Verstappen’s rise to Formula 1 World Champion, Bradley has helped shape title winning environments where precision, resilience and marginal gains define success. He has supported Olympians, world champions and elite teams, translating complex sport science into practical, repeatable performance strategies that stand up under extreme pressure.

Bradley’s career began in the NHS, where he built the clinical foundations that still underpin his approach today. After completing a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University and a Master’s in Physiotherapy, followed by a Master’s in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Research with distinction, he moved into professional sport. He became Head of Medical at Southend United Football Club, leading player care and rehabilitation, before progressing to national programmes with England Basketball and British Gymnastics. Working closely with Olympic champion Max Whitlock during gold medal and World Championship campaigns exposed Bradley to the realities of preparing athletes for career defining moments. These early roles shaped Bradley’s philosophy, blending evidence based practice with clear communication and trust.

In 2019, Bradley stepped into Formula 1, beginning a defining chapter as Human Performance Consultant and Physiotherapist at Red Bull Racing. Over five seasons he worked directly with Max Verstappen, overseeing physical preparation, recovery, nutrition, sleep and rehabilitation. Bradley played a central role in supporting Verstappen’s first World Championship victory in 2021, before contributing to multiple consecutive world titles in the years that followed. Alongside his Formula 1 work, Bradley foundedElite Formula Physio & Training, where he serves as Founder and Director, delivering high level performance coaching to athletes and professionals worldwide. He has also held the position of Honorary Lecturer at the University of Essex, sharing his expertise with future practitioners.

As a speaker, Bradley brings audiences inside environments where outcomes are decided by fractions of a second. He explores winning mindset, leadership under pressure, communication in high stakes teams and the science of sustained performance. Bradley explains how preparation, clarity of roles and resilience drive results, whether in a championship decider or a boardroom negotiation. His insights are grounded in real experience, offering practical frameworks that leaders and teams can apply immediately. Bradley leaves audiences with a clear understanding of what it takes to build cultures that perform consistently when it matters most.