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Singapore GP fears as unique FIA hazard confirmed
The FIA has confirmed the first-ever ‘heat hazard’ for F1 ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend due to the expected high temperatures at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Oscar Piastri leads the championship, followed by Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in a three-way battle for the title.
McLaren can secure the constructors’ championship if they score 13 points between their two cars this weekend.
The extreme heat, with temperatures feeling like 39 degrees Celsius and high humidity levels, has led to the FIA declaring a ‘heat hazard’ for the whole weekend.
Drivers can now wear cooling vests in the cockpit or add 0.5kg of ballast to their cars as a precaution during a heat hazard, following the new rule introduced for the 2025 season.
This weekend’s heat hazard declaration aims to prevent incidents like at the 2023 Qatar GP, where drivers suffered due to the hot conditions.
The FIA’s decision is a proactive measure to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers in challenging weather conditions.
