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George Russell calls for FIA to enforce cooling vests

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Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has suggested that the FIA should mandate the use of cooling vests during hot races to protect teams from themselves. His comments have sparked discussion about driver safety and the measures needed in extreme temperatures.

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First to reportWhat's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaintsMercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races. Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ... Keep readingMotorsport.comSat 3 Oct · 13:03 UTCRead their report →
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explainedMercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races. Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ... Keep readingAutosportSat 3 Oct · 13:05 UTCRead →
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