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F1 Drivers Voice Controversial Opinions on Cooling Vest Mandate for Singapore GP Heat Challenge

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
October 3, 2025
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F1 Drivers Voice Controversial Opinions on Cooling Vest Mandate for Singapore GP Heat Challenge
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F1 DRIVERS WEIGH IN ON GAME-CHANGING COOLING VESTS AT SINGAPORE GP: A MUST-HAVE OR JUST A GIMMICK?

As the adrenaline-fueled excitement of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix approaches, a heated debate is igniting in the paddock over the FIA’s controversial mandate for cooling vests. With ambient temperatures soaring to a sweltering 31 degrees, the implementation of this new ‘Heat Hazard’ rule, derived from hard lessons learned during the grueling Qatar race, has left drivers divided.

Carlos Sainz, veteran of the circuit and set to tackle his 11th Singapore GP, exudes a laid-back attitude towards the cooling vest. “It’s a two-hour race. Again, I’ve done Singapore 10 times,” he stated during a media interaction. His confidence is palpable: “If it breaks or it doesn’t work, I’m not worried. I’ll do the race and I’ll jump out fresh like I always do. But if it works, it’s better because then you suffer a bit less.” Sainz’s nonchalant response raises eyebrows—will the cooling vest truly provide the relief drivers desperately need?

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In stark contrast, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll casts a shadow of doubt over the device’s effectiveness. “The cockpit, the heat in the car, insanely high temperatures. So yeah, I’m going to try the vest, see if it works,” he expressed, revealing his skepticism. “But I think no matter what, maybe it only works for five laps and then you have no more cooling. Then it’s just 50 laps of suffering.” Stroll’s apprehension is a stark reminder of the relentless conditions the drivers face on the unforgiving streets of Marina Bay.

Adding another layer to the riveting saga, Nico Hulkenberg, who has yet to experience the cooling vest, revealed his eagerness to give it a shot after observing the contrasting fortunes of fellow driver Alex Albon. “We haven’t actually had it properly running yet, so we still need to verify and try it out and sign it off. I will, yeah,” Hulkenberg commented. His recollection of the Saudi Arabian GP, where he felt the brunt of the heat, was striking: “After Jeddah, I was toast after the race. It was bloody hot. And I had Alex [Albon] next to me on the plane, and he ran the thing, and he was fresh like a spring chicken. So I said, next time I’m going to run that thing.”

The upcoming Singapore GP marks a pivotal moment not just for the drivers, but for the future of racing itself. As they gear up for one of the toughest tests of their careers, the question looms: Will these cooling vests be the game-changer they hope for, or just another piece of tech that falls short under the extreme pressures of Formula 1?

As the countdown to the race begins, all eyes will be on the drivers to see whether this innovative solution lives up to the hype, or if they will be left to endure the sweltering heat as they battle for victory on the sizzling asphalt of Singapore.

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2025-f1-singapore-grand-prixAston MartinCarlos SainzLance StrollNico Hülkenberg
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