Mercedes drivers to go without cooling vests in Malaysia
Mercedes' drivers will not use cooling vests during Formula 1's hot Malaysia weekend. Reports said the decision is linked to the championship's cost cap, with George Russell saying Mercedes has not developed the system under the spending restrictions.
Formula 1 is set to race in very hot conditions in Malaysia, with the FIA expected to classify the weekend as a heat hazard. In those circumstances, drivers are allowed to use cooling vests during sessions to help manage body temperature.
Mercedes' drivers will not have that option this weekend. Reports said the team is without cooling vests in Malaysia because of Formula 1's cost cap.
According to Motorsport.com, George Russell said Mercedes has not had the budget to develop the system under the spending restrictions. Crash.net likewise reported that Mercedes' drivers are unable to race with cooling vests in Malaysia as a consequence of the cost cap.
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