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FIA Declares First Formula 1 'Heat Hazard' Race in Singapore
Drivers must choose between wearing cooling vests or carrying 0.5kg ballast as FIA enforces new safety measures after heat risks caused medical issues in 2023 Qatar GP.
- The FIA has declared the Singapore Grand Prix as the first Formula 1 'Heat Hazard' race due to forecasted high temperatures.
- Drivers must wear FIA-approved cooling vests or carry extra ballast to compensate for not using them.
- George Russell became the first driver to race with the new cooling vest at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Two accidents slow down Formula 1 training in Singapore. For the first time, the World Federation activates a heat rule for the race.
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The race of the Formula 1 on Sunday in Singapore is probably the hardest test for the drivers. Physically they reach their limits because of the heat and humidity. Therefore, the teams suddenly have to unpack cold vests. Not every driver likes it.
The cars have to be rebuilt: The Formula 1 drivers are supposed to wear cooling vests at the Singapore Grand Prix due to the extreme heat and humidity. However, the system is not yet fully developed.
At the Formula 1 weekend in Singapore, however, in addition to the challenging course, there is also another hurdle for the drivers.
In view of an expected steam sauna in sultry Singapore, a new rule will be used for the first time on Sunday. Not all drivers enjoy the not yet mature cold vests.
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