About Gerry
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The ‘Gerry Convy Racestrong’ Training methods have been developed through my many years of experience and studies. Though currently based in Britain, I have travelled the world to service the needs of my international client base. From bases in the UK, Madrid and Monaco, I have trained drivers from those beginning the journey in Karting through to some of the best racing drivers at the pinnacle of motor-sport, Formula One.
Race engineers and designers work in detail to make a race car go faster. I apply the same principles to improving the performance of the human being who drives the car. Their job is to optimise the racing machine. Mine is to BUILD AND OPTIMISE THE HUMAN MACHINE.
My approach is based on hard work and proven training methods with the ultimate aim of building physical and mental toughness into my racing drivers. My mission is to always prepare my guys for the next level, so that if an opportunity arises, they are more than physically and mentally ready to take it.
My objectives are always clear and not there to blind or impress with science for science-sake. Motor-racing can be a brutal place to work in and there should be no half- measures taken in any racing drivers preparation. As the saying goes: ” Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”
I fully understand the mentality and needs of a racing driver and the environment that they compete in. Whether you are an established driver in F1 or drive in any form of Motorsport , you need the correct bearings to help navigate you in your quest to achieve excellence.
With expert guidance, anything is possible!
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE: 1999-2002: Personal Physical Trainer
Formula One: McLaren-Mercedes: 2002-2008: Physical Trainer/Therapist: David Coulthard, JP Montoya, Pedro De la Rosa, Gary Paffett, Fernando Alonso.
Formula One: Sahara Force India: 2012 & 2013: Physical Trainer/Therapist: Paul Di Resta & Pit Stop Team
DTM: Mercedes-Benz: Race Driver Trainer and Pit Stop Team Performance Coach: 2009-2011, 2014-2018
Formula E: HWA: 2018-2019: Performance Coach: Gary Paffett, Stoffel Vandoorne, Race and Test Team
Formula E: Mercedes-Benz EQ FE: 2019-PRESENT: Stoffel Vandoorne, Race and Test Team
Freelance Mindset and Performance Coach: 2010- PRESENT: Drivers in all series from Karting-GP2 (Now F2)
Formula E: Mercedes-Benz EQ FE: 2019-PRESENT: Stoffel Vandoorne, Race and Test Team
Freelance Mindset and Performance Coach: 2010- PRESENT: Drivers in all series from Karting-GP2 (Now F2)
Former British forces (RN & RM)
Martial arts-Self Protection Instructor: Muay Thai (Black Belt), JKD (Black Belt). KFM (Black Belt Instructor)
Qualified Pilates teacher
Co-author of ‘Pilates Gym‘ (2000)
“There are many so-called ‘professionals’ in their chosen field and I have experienced a wide range of individuals throughout many professions. Some disappoint, some simply deliver what you expected and in a very few situations you come across an individual who excels. Gerry Convy is one of those rare individuals who leaves you satisfied with his professional approach to physical training. His enthusiasm is infectious and I have no doubt that anyone who uses his services will be totally satisfied.”
Using my extensive knowledge and 30 plus years experience in physical training, mindset and preparation to optimise race driving performance, I offer a range of services.