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‘You need to kill me to retire’ – Ocon wasn’t prepared to stop despite “hell”
The Alpine driver had a tough race in Qatar, experiencing extreme conditions with temperatures over 30C and high humidity. Despite vomiting in his helmet multiple times, he managed to finish seventh. Several drivers needed medical attention due to the challenging weather, and Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired due to feeling unwell. Ocon, the Alpine driver, described the race as incredibly hot, and even tried to find ways to cool down inside his helmet. Despite feeling ill, he was determined not to retire and said that it would take something drastic to make him stop. The FIA has acknowledged the need for action to ensure driver safety in extreme weather and has scheduled next year’s Qatar race for a later date.
Source: Crash
