F1 must ‘define boundaries’ to protect drivers – Vowles

F1 must ‘define boundaries’ to protect drivers – Vowles

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The Qatar Grand Prix has led to an investigation from the FIA and F1 over extreme climactic conditions.

Williams Team Principal James Vowles emphasized the need to establish boundaries to ensure driver safety following the demanding Qatar Grand Prix. Despite efforts to continue racing, rookie Logan Sargeant had to retire due to dehydration, and Esteban Ocon from Alpine vomited in his helmet. Lance Stroll from Aston Martin and several other drivers almost fainted behind the wheel at high speeds. The FIA and F1 will collaborate to assess and potentially implement measures against extreme climatic conditions. Vowles acknowledged the need to understand and improve the sport’s response to such situations, including potentially enhancing the onboard drinks system. Williams miscalculated the physical demands of the race in Qatar, as the ambient temperatures and humidity were not excessively high compared to other events.

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Source: RacingNews 365

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