Techmed is a specialized medical services company with an intense focus on motorsport medical support. With expertise in the realm of high-speed sport, Techmed represents a crucial ally for drivers, teams, and other personnel during races, events, and training sessions.
Their prowess in motorsport-specific medical care and emergencies ensures the safety and well-being of all involved. In the competitive motorsport world, Techmed’s medical, psychological, and physiotherapy assistance are vital for excellence in drivers’ performance.
Addressing physical fitness, medical needs, mental support, and injury prevention, our professionals provide a significant contribution to the success of drivers, while also supporting their health and longevity. Techmed’s role in on-track emergencies, pre-race assessments, and overall wellbeing is the foundation of their pivotal place in the motorsport community.
An off-road and offshore driver from the age of 18, winner of the Camel Trophy in 1987, Vincenzo decided to dedicate his professional life to sports medicine, becoming a qualified medical doctor. He has several areas of expertise including: Sport and Motorsport, Traumatology, Space Medicine, Psychology, Mental Health and Osteopathy.
Qualifying in 2005, Johannes has experience in Sports Medicine, Molecular genetics, Nutritional Medicine, Cardiology, Angiology, Gastroenterology, Toxicology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases and Intensive Care. Between 2005–2019 he was physician in the German Ski Association for Alpine skiing, attending five world championships and three Olympic Games.
In addition to holding professorships at the University of Zurich and Technical University of Munich, since 2019 he has been Chief of the University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich and since March 2021 Chief Medical Officer of the Swiss Gymnastics Federation.
His experience in motorsport was in medical care and performance diagnostics (endurance and strength) for Audi Motorsport DTM and WEC until 2016. Thereafter he continued to support several racing teams within the WEC & ELMS framework. Now Johannes works with Techmed as the supervising doctor for Porsche Motorsport AG.
Jürgen studied medicine at the Ruhr University Bochum and Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf. Qualifying in 1982. He became established as a specialist in otorhinolaryngologyin1985. He later studied Environmental medicine. Working as an ENT specialist in Germany at Dortmund’s ENT clinic between 1985 and 1987 he gained further qualifications in plastic surgery, allergology and sports medicine. Since 2014 he has been senior physician in the ENT Department at Alfried Krupp hospital in Essen and is now a consultant specializing in ENT. Jürgen has gained additional qualifications in acupuncture, laser treatment, and Tinnitus as well as fitness testing in sports and diving, health and rehabilitation to name just a few. Since 1983 Jürgen has been a racing doctor and is currently supporting the Porsche Factory with Techmed team since 2021. He is also a race doctor for FIA GT 1 World Championship.
Alex is a Research Associate at IHMC, an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine at UCHealth in Denver, and an EVA Research Scientist at NASA Johnson Space Center. Learned in Aerospace Medicine and US Air Force Flight Surgeon and Critical Care, he has extensive experience applying his medical skills in challenging environments. His work focuses on physiological responses to such environments, including dive medicine, oxygen toxicity and space suit injury management. He has collaborated with Techmed for many years as medical doctor for the North and the South American motorsport championships such as Formula E, IMSA and American Le Mans.
An American medical doctor since 1990 Gregg has dedicated his career to emergency medicine, applying it in the world of motorsport and track safety. Since 2004 he has been a physician consultant at the American Le Mans Series motor racing championship. Since 2012 he has held the role of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the American circuits of the Formula 1 world championship and since 2017 the Chief Medical Officer of the Formula E championship. Since 2022 he has collaborated with Techmed as medical doctor of the racing teams on the American circuits for example the American Le Mans and IMSA.
Director of the General Surgery department of Valdichiana Hospital in Italy, Andrea graduated in medicine and surgery in Pisa in 1995. In his successful career as a surgeon, he held high-profile responsibilities at the University Hospital of Siena. He is a specialist in robotic surgery and kidney transplants. Andrea has great experience in resuscitation and emergency medicine as well as being certified as an FIA – ACISPORT extrication doctor. He has been part of the Techmed teamsince 2014, as a team doctor for major events such as the 24h Le Mans and Nürburgringand Spa.
A highly skilled specialist in sports orthopaedics with a focus on motorsport support Thomas’ extensive experience includes working as a senior physician at ALTIUS Swiss Sportmed Center AG and Rennbahnklinik AG, where he specializes in knee and cartilage surgery. Dr. Hesse has supported several sports teams, including the FC Basel and HSV 1st Bundesliga. His expertise in ligament reconstructions, meniscal surgery, and cartilage replacement therapy makes him a valuable asset to motorsport athletes, helping them maintain peak physical condition and recover from injuries. Dr. Hesse’s commitment to innovation and excellence ensures the highest standard of care for athletes.
A surgeon since 1987 specialising in orthopaedics, traumatology and emergency medicine, Klaus was Director of the Marienhaus Klinikum Ahrweiler for 4 years and for 3 years DMSB delegate for the DTM. He is the official FIA delegate. Klaus has great experience in the field of emergency medicine, especially in prehospital and advanced trauma life support. Since 2011 he has followed the Audi Sport team for the DTM, Endurance and Customer racing events and has been part of the Techmed team since 2015.
Peter is a surgeon with great experience in the military field and Arctic expeditions. He currently holds a senior role as a doctor for the Italian State Police. Graduating in medicine and surgery in Innsbruck in 1995, he then went on to become a specialist in trauma surgery and orthopaedics in university clinics and training centres in Austria, Switzerland and Sweden. He was medical director of the Marienklinik in Bolzano for 5 years and has been collaborating with Techmed since 2022.
Masaru obtained his medical degree from Okayama University Hospital, becoming Surgical Resident at Toramonon Hospital in 1996. He then became part of the medical staff at various hospitals in Yokohama, until he joined the Miura Clinic in 2010. Over this time he also worked as medical rescue staff on the Fuji Speedway and became the Medical Delegate for the Japanese Super GT series in 2011, and subsequently the Red Bull Air Race in 2017. Masaru specializes in Gastroenterology being a specialist in Gastroendoscopy and is Surgical Specialist in the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery.
A Military doctor since 2012, André specialises in both general and emergency medicine. With the German Army he participated in numerous missions as a support doctor even in war zones. Since 2015 he has been a member of the Nürburgring Extrication Team, supporting all motorsport races on the circuit including F1 and the 24h race. From 2019 he has been the referent extrication medical doctor for the DMSB. He has been collaborating with Techmed since 2021, also lending his experience during Rally Raids in the desert such as the 2022 and 2024 Dakar.
Currently Director of the Orthopaedics and Traumatology departments of Casalmaggiore Hospital, Italy, Alessio graduated in medicine and surgery in Parma. He specialized in traumatology and attained a Masters degree in medical hydrology and microsurgical techniques. He has used his experience in humanitarian surgical and orthopaedic missions in Madagascar and Bangladesh. Alessio has been a Professor since 2007, publishing more than 50 scientific articles. As well as being an Orthopaedic consultant for Zebre Rugby Parma and in the past, collaborating as doctor for the Clinica Mobile on the SBK world championship circuits, he has worked with Techmed as an external consultant for many years.
Dr. Vincenzo Tota (born in Florence, Italy,1963) is a medical doctor specializing in sports medicine. He received his degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1990 from University of Siena, in Italy. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Tota has managed the medical care of several race car teams. This has included fitness training and nutrition for race drivers in Formula One, off-road, desert rallies such as the Dakar, as well as motorbike racing teams, and since 2023 e-sport drivers. A former off-road and offshore powerboat racer himself, Dr. Tota understands the physical toll of sports competition.
Specialising in Sports Medicine Traumatology since 1994 Dr. Tota worked as an orthopaedic doctor at Winchester Hospital, England and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He also received a Masters in Space Medicine Operations through the flight clinic and mission control for Aircraft Medical Operations at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Houston, Texas) and John F. Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral, Florida). He completed his Masters in Sports Psychology at Siena University in 1999 and his Degree in Osteopathy at ICOM in Milan in 2012.
In addition to his work as a team doctor in sports environments, Dr. Tota has also been a teacher at various establishments including: the Siena Olympic Committee of Sports Medicine and First Aid Techniques for physical trainers; both the Gaeta and Formia Military bases in Italy, teaching medicine and psychology for drivers of “vedette velocissime” (high velocity patrolling motorboats) used in the fight against clandestine immigration; Siena University teaching M.D.’s and P.H.D.’s doing Masters in Sports Psychology.
As a racer, Vincenzo won the prestigious Camel Trophy Madagascar in 1987 in a Range Rover and competed in numerous off-road championship series. Additionally, he competed and won the European Offshore Championship in 1999, having been victorious in all races, and three World Endurance Offshore Championships in 2000-2002 as the World-European-Italian Champion.