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George Russell has hit back at comments from ex-Formula 1 drivers who criticised the current crop for complaining about the
During the recent race at the Lusail International Circuit, drivers faced extremely hot and humid conditions, leading to several individuals needing assistance to exit their cars after the race. Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon both suffered from the intense heat, while Esteban Ocon even vomited during the race. Some drivers, like Lando Norris, felt that the conditions had reached their limit, but Gerhard Berger questioned the fitness levels of the current grid. Berger believes that being in great shape is key to not getting sick in such challenging conditions. However, George Russell points out that there’s only so much training that can be done to prepare for extreme heat, especially considering the additional heat generated by the modern-day systems in the cockpit. Russell emphasizes that driving today’s cars at high speeds with increased downforce puts tremendous physical strain on the drivers.
Source: Motorsport Week
