Verstappen Sauna Jibe at Russell Over Cooling Vests

During the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia, Max Verstappen responded to George Russell's criticism of cooling vests by quipping, 'Maybe I should take him to the sauna!' The remark comes two years after the FIA considered making cooling vests mandatory, but abandoned the plan following strong opposition from several drivers including Verstappen. chickenroadslot.lat

The Dutch driver has consistently been against the use of cooling vests, and his latest jibe at Russell has reignited discussions about the practice in the paddock. The FIA had been open to implementing mandatory cooling measures but backed down when faced with resistance from drivers.