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The FIA has declared a “heat hazard” at the United States Grand Prix, marking the second time in a row this measure has been taken.
The FIA has issued a heat hazard warning for the United States Grand Prix due to the weather forecast in Austin surpassing 31 degrees Celsius for the upcoming weekend. This follows a similar precaution taken at the Singapore Grand Prix, marking the second consecutive event with such measures. In accordance with Article 26.19 of the Sporting Regulations, drivers must adhere to the new guidelines of wearing mandatory cooling vests or having 0.5kg of ballast added to their car’s cockpit. The cooling vests have been a contentious topic this year, as highlighted by concerns raised by drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
