Singapore Grand Prix Declared F1 Heat-Hazard Race
· Sports · BBC Sport, News24
The Singapore Grand Prix has been designated a heat-hazard race for the fourth time this season due to temperatures forecast to exceed 31C. This status allows teams to install cooling devices that pump chilled liquid through vests worn by drivers to manage cockpit temperatures. While the cooling kit is not mandatory, teams choosing to forgo it must carry 5kg of ballast to maintain parity. Mercedes has opted against the system, citing concerns over the weight and the effectiveness of the cooling duration for the longest race of the year.
Why it matters
The heat-hazard designation directly impacts team strategy and driver safety in one of the most physically demanding races on the F1 calendar.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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