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Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned: "It's supposed to be tough"

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar believes cooling vests should be banned from the championship, insisting that the extreme physical challenge remains an important part of motor racing. The topic of cooling vests resurfaced at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia due to the extreme heat and humidity at the Sepang International Circuit. But the implementation of the equipment has ...…

Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned: "It's supposed to be tough"

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has called for cooling vests to be banned from the championship, asserting that the extreme physical challenge is an integral part of motor racing. The cooling vests gained attention at the recent Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia due to the high heat and humidity at the Sepang International Circuit.

However, the implementation of the equipment has sparked mixed reactions from drivers. While some drivers support the artificial cooling, others have raised concerns about the fit and effectiveness of the system. Hadjar clarified his stance, stating that cooling vests should be banned as the sport should be tough.

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