Inside Lance's Grand Prix weekend soundtrack

Discover the playlist that powers Lance's Grand Prix weekends.

For Formula One drivers, preparation is everything. Ahead of his home race in Montréal, Lance is giving a glimpse into the soundtrack that helps him tune in before getting into the car.

Race weekends can feel relentless, meaning finding moments of familiarity and focus can make a real difference.

Drivers move from crowded paddocks to important strategy meetings, from the calm of team hospitality units to the adrenaline of being in the cockpit. With so much external noise, routines become invaluable, and, for Lance, music becomes part of that process – providing a personal space to sharpen concentration and create a rhythm.

Whether it is used to raise energy levels before a session or to unwind after time in the cockpit, playlists become as much a part of preparation as training or nutrition.

"Music's definitely part of my routine on a race weekend," he explains.

"It helps me get into a good headspace, just kind of block everything else out and stay relaxed but focused. It can be a bit of a reset depending on what's going on, and it helps keep things consistent across the weekend."

That connection between sport and music is something seen across elite competition. Athletes often talk about how certain songs can trigger confidence, calm nerves or even help recreate the mindset needed to perform at the highest level.

For Lance, the role music plays changes throughout the weekend, and that's reflected by no single genre dominating his playlist.

Instead, it's a mix that mirrors the demands of the weekend, with high-energy tracks from artists like Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi to elevate the intensity needed before taking to the racetrack and then more reflective songs by The National and The Lumineers for when switching off becomes just as important.

"My taste is pretty wide, to be honest. I'll go from rap to R&B or rock, and sometimes something more chilled if I'm just looking to switch off. It really depends on the mood. I don't lock into one genre, just whatever feels right at the time."

Music is one of the constants that helps Lance navigate the demands of the weekend, providing both focus and an opportunity to reset before climbing into the car.

Discover what's soundtracking Lance's Canadian Grand Prix weekend here.

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