2023-10-09 13:27:09
Dehydrated pilots, on the verge of fainting and exceeding their physical limits. That had the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prixheld this Sunday at the Lusail circuit.
With humidity higher than 70%, and up to 40° of thermal sensation, the circuit became the most complicated of the season for the runners and, in the words of some of the most experienced, it was one of the toughest in the history of the ‘Great Circus’.
“I think it is one of the hardest races I have ever done, among the five worst without a doubt,” commented the brand new three-time champion, the Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
Proof of the above is that each team placed synthetic ice inside the cars to reduce the heat of the drivers, but even with that they might not fight the strong Qatari heat.
According Brand, during the race there were several pilots who cried out for help. “Pour water or something on me when I pass through the pits,” he said. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), while Logan Sargeant He thought regarding leaving because he didn’t feel well.
“It’s your decision. There is no shame in stopping if you feel bad,” Williams responded. The American, in fact, was one of those who needed medical assistance.
Formula 1 drivers ended up in the medical center
Sargeant, who had to be taken out of his car with obvious symptoms of dehydration, was not the only one who ended up in the circuit’s medical center.
The other Williams, Alexander Albon, must also have been assisted by heat stroke. The same thing happened to Esteban Ocon (Alpine), who was vomiting for two hours.
“With 20 laps to go my condition started to get worse, I was fainting in the car,” he said, for his part. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin).
Another who spoke was Oscar Piastri (McLaren), who might barely recover to get on the podium to receive his second place trophy in the Formula 1 Qatar GP.
“It has been very hot, with three stops we have pushed hard. There have been 57 qualifying laps that I think I have done,” said the Australian, while his teammate, Lando Norriswas categorical: “We have reached the limits of the human body.”
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