The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-risk race by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA

Austria is the first race in what has been described as a heat wave in a heatwave across Europe that has seen many countries, including the UK, record high temperatures.

The rule was first introduced last year Singapore And American Grand Prix They ran under naming.

Some drivers prefer not to use the cooling kit.

Temperatures in the cockpit of an F1 car can exceed 40C, and drivers wear a number of fire-resistant suits in addition to balaclava and helmet, so overheating is a serious concern.