P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 issued its first heat warning for this weekend’s Singapore GP. Although Max Verstappen trialled the cooling vest, he is not happy.
Max Verstappen criticized F1’s plans to make cooling vests mandatory next season as “ridiculous” after the FIA’s heat warning for the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen tried the vest in practice but chose not to use it for the weekend due to high temperatures and humidity. Currently, drivers face a ballast penalty for not wearing the vest, but it will be mandatory in 2025 during heat warnings. Verstappen was unhappy with the vest’s performance on Friday, stating it gets hot quickly and is not useful. He disagrees with the mandatory rule for next season, emphasizing the importance of driver safety in extreme conditions. The decision to introduce mandatory cooling vests reflects concerns about driver welfare in extreme weather conditions.
