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‘Unbelievably dangerous’ – F1 trainer reveals what drivers’ bodies went through
During the race, several drivers required medical attention due to the extreme heat and dehydration. Logan Sargeant retired due to intense dehydration, while his teammate Alex Albon was treated for acute heat exposure. Esteban Ocon vomited in his helmet, and Lance Stroll admitted to passing out in high-speed corners and experiencing blurred vision. A performance coach who has worked with various drivers commented that the conditions in Qatar were some of the hottest he had ever seen. The combination of long stints, a new track surface, high temperatures, and high G-forces made the race exceptionally challenging for the drivers. The FIA has promised to address the issue and take measures to protect drivers from such extreme conditions in the future.
Source: Crash
