‘Heat hazard’ declared for F1’s Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather
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SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe. It’s the first time F1’s heat rules , introduced last year, have been used for a race in Europe. A heat hazard applies when temperatures above 31 degrees C (88 F) are forecast for race day. It can get much hotter inside the cramped cockpits where drivers sit wearing layers of flameproof clothing. A
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