Verstappen Sauna Joke at Russell Over Cooling Vests

The debate over cooling vests has been revived during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, discussions took place behind the scenes about making the cooling vest mandatory, an idea the FIA was open to but ultimately abandoned after strong opposition from several drivers.

Verstappen, who was already among the drivers strongly opposed to mandatory cooling, responded to Russell with a sauna joke. This comes as the topic remains a point of contention in the paddock, with drivers expressing different views on whether such equipment should be required in extreme conditions. afsport.lat