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Singapore Grand Prix declared F1’s first-ever ‘heat hazard’ race – here’s what it means
A heat hazard warning has been issued for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, with temperatures predicted to exceed 31°C. This marks the first time the FIA has declared a heat hazard in F1 history. As per a new rule for this season, teams must fit a mandated driver cooling system if temperatures are forecasted above 31°C. The system includes measures like a cooling vest with a cooled liquid pumped around tubes to reduce cockpit temperature. The decision to use the cooling vest is voluntary, with drivers opting out carrying extra weight as ballast. George Russell tested the system in Bahrain, noting its effectiveness in combating high cockpit temperatures.
