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FIA Declares Heat Hazard Ahead of Italian Grand Prix
The alert activates Formula 1 cooling rules for teams and gives drivers the option of wearing vests.
- On Thursday, the FIA declared a Heat Hazard for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after the Official Weather Service forecasted temperatures exceeding 31.0°C during the Race.
- Formula introduced the Heat Hazard protocol in 2025 following the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where extreme conditions severely affected Drivers.
- Drivers may use cooling systems that flow liquid through pipes under their overalls, though teams must add 5kg of ballast if they forgo this equipment during the Competition.
- Temperatures near Milan's Linate airport peaked at 36C on Wednesday, marking the first Heat Hazard declared since the Austrian Grand Prix in June.
- The Italian Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday with the Heat Index expected to remain in the mid-30C region throughout the weekend.
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The Independent (US)F1 heat hazard declared at Italian Grand Prix amid Milan heatwave
Forecasted temperatures higher than 31C during the race on Sunday trigger the use of car cooling systems
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