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Verstappen to Russell: Sauna Solution for Cooling Debate

Max Verstappen responded to George Russell's comments on cooling vests by joking, 'Maybe I should take him to the sauna!' reviving the debate about mandatory cooling in Formula 1.

Verstappen, who previously opposed mandatory cooling vests, was responding to Russell's comments during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. The Dutch driver's sauna remark references the abandoned FIA proposal to make cooling vests mandatory, which was previously opposed by several drivers including Verstappen himself. mchezo.co.za

The debate over cooling vests was revived after the FIA had considered making them mandatory two years ago, but abandoned the idea following strong opposition from drivers, with Verstappen being one of the most vocal critics of the proposal.