Formula 1 is unforgiving. Heat. Load. Travel. Compression of time. The demand isn’t just to perform once—but to repeat it, week after week, across continents.
That same reality exists at the highest end of private performance and longevity. The clients Prime Platinum works with—athletes, founders, executives—aren’t chasing trends. They’re building systems that protect output, resilience, and long-term health.
In F1, three recovery modalities have become embedded in that system: cryotherapy and cold exposure, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and red light therapy.
Cold exposure is one of the most established recovery tools in Formula 1. The objective is clear: reduce heat load, manage soreness, and restore readiness between sessions.
Lewis Hamilton has openly referenced cryotherapy as part of his post-race recovery routine, alongside physiotherapy and mobility work. Footage of Hamilton using whole-body cryotherapy with his performance coach has also been shared publicly—treated as routine, not spectacle.
Cold exposure is also visible elsewhere on the grid. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen have both been shown using ice baths during race weekends, a simple but effective way to reset after high-heat sessions.
Cryotherapy is about speed and repeatability. When recovery windows are short, the ability to down-regulate fast matters. In a private environment, that translates to consistent performance without disruption to schedule or output
In 2024, Carlos Sainz returned from emergency appendicitis surgery to win the Australian Grand Prix weeks later. His recovery program included hyperbaric chamber sessions.
HBOT wasn’t positioned as an experiment. It was part of a structured return-to-performance process.
HBOT is can be a powerful tool when the body is rebuilding—after injury, illness, or sustained physiological stress. In a private longevity environment, it becomes a tool for accelerating recovery without adding physical load.
Lewis Hamilton has shared red light therapy as part of his off-track setup during the off-season, including content at home that directly references its use. It’s a glimpse into a type of recovery that’s quiet, repeatable, and low-friction.
Red light therapy has gained traction among elite performers because it integrates easily into daily routines.
Red light therapy is about consistency. No exertion. No downtime. It supports recovery routines, sleep quality, and daily resilience—particularly valuable for clients balancing high cognitive and physical demands.
The recovery system, not the shortcut
In Formula 1, recovery follows a clear structure:
- Immediately post-load
Cold exposure to manage heat stress and soreness - During physical repair
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support recovery capacity - Daily, low-impact support Red light therapy for consistency and routine
Prime Platinum designs environments around the same principle: layered recovery, delivered through purpose-built systems that work together.
