F1 DRIVERS DIVIDED OVER COOLING VEST NECESSITY

Original: "It should be banned" - F1 drivers still divided over cooling vests

F1 drivers remain divided on the necessity and effectiveness of cooling vests as the sport prepares for its fourth heat hazard race of the season.

F1 drivers are split over the use and importance of cooling vests as the series is set for its fourth "heat hazard" race of 2026. Driver comfort in hot climates has been a point of conversation since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms. In response, t