Singapore Grand Prix 2025 declared F1’s first ‘heat hazard’ race
The idea of the driver cooling system appeared after 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when he left several drivers on the threshold of heat and humidity.
A series of drivers needed medical intervention after the race, vomiting at the French Esteban Ocon, and Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired because he could no longer cope with conditions.
The drivers gave a mixed response to the vests, some felt that they were uncomfortable and were not particularly effective.
Sainz said: “Teams make them work better and better every time we run. Initially, we have started to work more or less for half an hour. I hope now the whole system can work at least one hour.
“This is a two -hour race. I did 10 times in Singapore. If it breaks or does not work, I don’t worry. I will always race like I do and jump fresh. But if it works, it’s better, because you’re a little less pain.”
Sainz said he used the system in his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix earlier this year and took about 15-20 minutes.
Mercedes’ George Russell tried it in Bahrain, and it was “absolutely noticed.”
“At the beginning of the race, it was pumping about 16 ° C around my body at the beginning of the race, which made it feel very nice when you were in a 50 ° C plus cockpit.”
