After Max Verstappen, even Lewis Hamilton has expressed skepticism concerning the ‘cooling vest’ used in Singapore to fight cockpit warmth.
Max and Lewis agree
In an uncommon present of settlement, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen each criticized the now-famous ‘cooling vest’ offered by the FIA to assist drivers deal with excessive temperatures contained in the cockpit throughout Grands Prix the place the air temperature exceeds 31°C with 70% humidity.
The Dutch champion had dismissed it as “ineffective.” “I don’t like these small tubes close to the harness – the Crimson Bull driver had mentioned – after 15-20 minutes the water turns into heat and the vest serves no goal.” The FIA, nevertheless, is reportedly contemplating making this method necessary, relatively than non-obligatory, beginning subsequent season to cut back the chance of heatstroke throughout races in excessive climate situations.
No mandates
On this matter, Lewis Hamilton expressed robust opposition to any obligation: “I don’t suppose it ought to ever be imposed on drivers – the seven-time world champion informed journalists throughout the Singapore race weekend – they hold saying it’s a security challenge, however no driver has ever died from overheating throughout a race, besides, in fact, these concerned in fiery accidents, so it’s silly.”
“It ought to be our alternative – the Ferrari driver emphasised – and I recognize that they made it out there. We’ll proceed to work on and enhance the system. I believe it may doubtlessly be helpful in locations with very excessive temperatures, nevertheless it ought to be a private choice. It ought to by no means grow to be a ‘you could put on it’ scenario.”
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