Verstappen Jokes About Taking Russell to Sauna

The debate over cooling vests has resurfaced during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, discussions took place about making the vests mandatory, with the FIA initially open to the proposal, but it was ultimately abandoned after strong opposition from several drivers.

Verstappen, who was one of the drivers strongly opposed to mandatory cooling vests at the time, responded to Russell with a playful suggestion: 'Maybe I should take him to the sauna!' This lighthearted remark comes as the topic of driver cooling remains a point of discussion in the sport. librea.one