he qatar grand prix It was the most demanding circuit for drivers. formula 1 inside 2023 season.With temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius and high humidity, pilots Logan Sargent (Williams), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), Esteban Ocon (Alpine)Among other things, problems arose during the race.
One of the most striking images is Qatar GP It was about sergeant logan as he got out of the car with help.pilot of williams The 22-year-old had multiple illnesses and had to abandon the race with 15 laps remaining, but was so dehydrated that he had to rely on his engineer to help him walk.
“I’ve been feeling unwell all week, but the heat didn’t help with dehydration. The last thing I wanted to do was retire the car, but my health has to come first. “I feel sorry for the team, who did a great job all weekend in these conditions,” he explained.
On the podium side, Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Oscar Piastri (McLaren) and his companions, land norris Even during their stay indoors before the awards ceremony, they looked extremely exhausted.flat Piastri He lay on the floor, and the Dutchman was also sitting on the floor, clearly exhausted.
In addition, Esteban Ocon (Alpine)revealed that he vomited inside his helmet on lap 15. Lusail International Circuit, Moreover, after finishing the second book, he was seen lying down very tired. Qatar GP in history.
Similarly, Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) After completing 57 laps, he became so dehydrated in the intense heat that he had to be assisted to get out of the car. Lusail International Circuit. Alex Albon I had a hard time getting out of the car.
Considering this, land norrisIn his post-race interview, he pointed out that the conditions during the race were poor. qatar They are extremely dangerous to pilots. formula 1 Because of the speed it runs.
“It’s very dangerous for this to happen, but it’s not just about drivers needing more training or anything like that. It’s a tough race, and I don’t think that kind of situation is reflected on TV at all, but it’s clearly too much when you have people retiring and people ending up in such bad conditions. It’s too dangerous given the speed at which it is moving,” he said.
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