Cooling Measures: Singapore Grand Prix's Heat Challenge
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a 'heat hazard' due to high temperatures forecasted above 31°C during the race weekend. This marks the first implementation of a rule requiring cars and drivers to carry cooling equipment, introduced by the FIA following past instances of heat-related health issues.
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The upcoming Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a 'heat hazard,' compelling cars to carry mandatory cooling equipment due to predicted high temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius. This is a first for Formula 1, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures in extreme heat conditions.
Race director Rui Marques announced the decision on Thursday, with weather forecasts for the race weekend indicating temperatures as high as 32°C on Saturday and rising to 33°C on Sunday. New rules by the FIA for 2025 have mandated cooling vests for drivers that circulate fluid to combat heat.
While drivers can opt out of wearing the cooling vest, they must still equip their cars with some cooling system and an equivalent weight ballast. This initiative emerged after incidents during the Qatar Grand Prix in 2023, where drivers suffered from heat-related illnesses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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