FIA to investigate heat issue in Qatar

1. Posted by Mad Matt, 8 minutes in the past

The fits/underwear subject: I hadn’t taken that under consideration and whereas I’ve seen folks out welding and constructing in 40-42C it is all the time been in international locations the place security requirements are decrease they usually have been sporting much less safety than I would anticipate to see in 1st world international locations.

Temperature within the automobile at 50: Additionally a great level though I can guarantee you an uninsulated block constructed constructing with little air flow and a concrete roof will get quite a bit hotter than 40C in a rustic the place 40C outdoors temp is regular. Working in these circumstances was the place my northern European heritage reached its limits 🙂

Then I suppose they’ll both should make the groups present higher air flow and insulation from warmth sources or put a restrict on what are acceptable circumstances.”

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5. Posted by Mad Matt, 3 hours in the past

Taking Max’s instance of 35C and 93% humidity. I, as a not so younger man (assume extra DC’s age than any of the present drivers) ran 10k in these circumstances this summer time and I am not that match and are available from a rustic the place these type of circumstances are uncommon. I ran slower than regular and stored an in depth eye on my coronary heart price and made certain I drank earlier than and through. I am an grownup so I took care of myself.

I’ve additionally performed soccer in 40C in humid circumstances… and that was very laborious for me…. however the locals did it with none issues.

So, my somewhat rambling level is; should not we anticipate these skilled athletes referred to as F1 drivers, to handle their hydration and well being themselves? Decelerate if they can not handle or insist on higher air flow from their groups?

It additionally appears unfair towards folks from international locations the place 40C is a standard day.

Anyway, I say this stuff to provide another perspective……”

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7. Posted by ian_w, 5 hours in the past

Between the warmth within the Center East and typhoons within the Ask-Pacific, plus your on a regular basis flash flooding in Europe and warmth waves in North America, it may change into more and more troublesome to schedule a present should go on 20+ occasion calendar.

Perhaps Ben Sulayem wants to contemplate 24 races, however solely 20 will depend, permitting for cancelling?

Perhaps F1 can do like Qatar did for FIFA stadiums and make the whole Center-East venues air-conditioned ? Proper beneath the large banks of lights, big banks of air chillers? I am certain their host nations have sufficient money to throw on the downside to greenwash an answer!”

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9. Posted by Max Noble, 10 hours in the past

Probably the most surprising factor is that F1 didn’t take a look at typical climate patterns for this time of 12 months – which with a fast google are listed as “…90F to 98F.” So not troublesome to determine this was going to be the everyday vary on race day…

Hopefully the straightforward repair of “Let’s organise the season round minimal journey, and optimum native climate circumstances” may be adopted by the FIA, and Liberty Media for setting dates, and places transferring ahead…
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11. Posted by Dust, 15 hours in the past

I applaud the FIA for taking the warmth subject severely. On the similar time I’ve to surprise: Does it take an investigation to understand that it is sizzling within the desert?”

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