Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

The Austrian GP was declared a heat-hazard race as Europe experiences record temperatures, with F1 drivers facing extreme cockpit heat due to clothing and equipment.

• Austrian GP is declared a heat-hazard race due to a European heatwave
• F1 drivers face cockpit temperatures over 40C with multiple layers of clothing
• Some drivers avoid cooling kits due to discomfort and coolant issues