The Red Bull Racing driver, Isack Hadjar, has expressed his opposition to the use of cooling vests in Formula 1, stating that competitions should reflect the physical rigor of motorsport.
The debate over this technology regained prominence during the Bahrain Grand Prix, recently held at the Sepang International Circuit, where extreme heat was a significant factor. The vests, which have generated diverse opinions among drivers, are designed to provide cooling assistance but, according to some, their effectiveness is limited.
Hadjar stated that these cooling systems should not have a place in competition, asserting that “it should be banned. Because it must be proven that it is difficult.” These comments were made during his appearance before the media in Singapore.
His teammate, four-time world champion Max Verstappen, also expressed his disagreement with the vests, deeming them unnecessary. According to him, although the conditions are tough, it cannot be compared to a sauna: “I don’t need them, even if they worked for an hour and a half, I wouldn’t want them.” Additionally, he added that the cables of these vests could limit movements within the vehicle.
In cases where heat is considered a danger, both teams and drivers have the option of wearing their own cooling systems or, in contrast, opting to carry extra weight to avoid disadvantages on the track.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
