Verstappen Jokes About Sauna for Russell Amid Cooling Vest Debate

The debate over cooling vests has been revived during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, discussions about making the vests mandatory were abandoned after strong opposition from several drivers, including Verstappen.

Verstappen, who was already opposed to the mandatory cooling vest concept, made his sauna comment in response to Russell's views on the topic. The Dutch driver's remark adds a light-hearted touch to an ongoing discussion about driver comfort and safety in extreme racing conditions. librea.one