Feeling nervous before a race is normal, but managing it can boost your focus...

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2026/08/10/nerves-at-200mph-how-racing-drivers-manage-anxiety-and-focus/

Feeling nervous before a race is normal, but managing it can boost your focus on track. Try this breathing trick: breathe in for a count of four, then out slowly for six to eight