Cooling vest debate resurfaces after Russell comments and Verstappen response
Discussion about Formula 1 cooling vests has returned during the Malaysia weekend following George Russell's complaints and Max Verstappen's response. The FIA had previously been open to making the system mandatory, but that plan was dropped after strong opposition from several drivers.
The debate over cooling vests has resurfaced during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Attention was drawn to the topic by George Russell's complaints, which prompted further discussion about how the FIA's cooling system is viewed in the paddock.
According to Motorsport.com, this is not a new issue. Two years ago, there were behind-the-scenes discussions about making the cooling vest mandatory, and the FIA was open to that possibility.
That proposal was eventually abandoned after several drivers strongly opposed it. Max Verstappen was among those against making the cooling vest compulsory at the time, and he addressed Russell's comments during the current weekend.
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