F1 drivers split over cooling vests as FIA declares Singapore heat hazard

First reported 1 day, 2 hours ago · latest 31 minutes ago

F1 drivers debated cooling vests after Bahrain GP heat, with Isack Hadjar calling for a ban. Mercedes won't use them, and the FIA declared a heat hazard for Singapore, adding fresh context to the ongoing debate.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net focuses on Max Verstappen's dismissal of cooling vests, while Motorsport.com highlights Isack Hadjar's ban call. PlanetF1 adds the FIA's Singapore heat hazard declaration, and The Race explains Mercedes' technical reasons for avoiding the vests.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most detailed driver perspective and context, with a clear image, making it the most informative non-paywalled article.

F1 drivers split over cooling vests as FIA declares Singapore heat hazard

How the sources differ

Coverage

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