Russell calls for FIA mandate on cooling vests in hot races

First reported 6 hours ago · latest 3 hours ago

George Russell suggests the FIA should mandate cooling vests for hot races, citing driver safety concerns following the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix heat issues.

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Autosport and Motorsport.com both explain Russell's comments, framing them as a call for FIA intervention. The Reddit post shares the same headline but offers no additional detail. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete explanation of Russell's comments and context, with a clear image, and is not paywalled.

Russell calls for FIA mandate on cooling vests in hot races

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Russell calls for FIA mandate on cooling vests in hot races

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"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained