# Motorsport: The declaration of the weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix in Austria as a heat hazard means drivers can use a mandated cooling kit. Temperatures of over 31 degrees Celsius are forecast for Spielberg. The kit uses cooling liquid through a system of pipes in a fireproof top worn under overalls, but some prefer not to use it because of discomfort. The cockpit of a F1 car reportedly reaches temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius, meaning overheating is a serious concern because drivers wear several layers of clothing.
Motorsport: Weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix declared a heat hazard