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Hamilton Questions New F1 Cooling Vest's Effectiveness

4/20/2025

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Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns about the new cooling vest system in F1, citing added weight and reduced cockpit comfort.
The vest is optional for races exceeding 30.5°C; drivers opting out must carry an additional 5 kg of ballast.
George Russell tested the vest in Bahrain, noting benefits but raising concerns for high-speed tracks like Jeddah.
Hamilton favors conventional heat management techniques over the new vest system.

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Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns about the new cooling vest system in F1, citing added weight and reduced cockpit comfort.
The vest is optional for races exceeding 30.5°C; drivers opting out must carry an additional 5 kg of ballast.
George Russell tested the vest in Bahrain, noting benefits but raising concerns for high-speed tracks like Jeddah.
Hamilton favors conventional heat management techniques over the new vest system.