"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained
Russell said Mercedes will skip the vest and urged the FIA to fund a common solution after drivers rejected the optional system.
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The debate on coolant vests has resurfaced during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, there were behind-the-scenes talks about making the coolant vest mandatory, something the FIA was open to, but after strong opposition from several pilots,
Formula 1: Max Verstappen responded with a good dose of irony to the concerns expressed by George Russell regarding the extreme conditions expected at (...)...
Max Verstappen Mocks Russell's Cooling Vest Complaints in Malaysia: "Take Him to the Sauna"
When Mercedes decided to ditch their driver cooling vests at the Bahrain Grand Prix to stay under the budget cap, George Russell immediately voiced his displeasure. The British driver told the media earlier this weekend that driving the upgraded W17…
What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races.Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ...Keep reading
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