One of the toughest races of the season was held in Qatar.
Logan Sargeant’s race ended in suspension. PDO
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In Sunday’s F1 race in Qatar, the drivers had a hard time. The effects of the hot conditions were clearly visible after the checkered flag was waved, as the unwell stars who had given their all wobbled in the pit like zombies.
Even before the finish, the heat forced one driver out of the game. USA fighting for next season’s driver’s seat at Williams Logan Sargeant stopped after 40 laps.
– I’m not feeling well, Sargeant said on the team radio.
– You have to decide whether to stop or not. There’s no shame in stopping if you don’t feel good, the driver was told.
– I have to stop.
It was later revealed that Sargeant had vomited while driving.
The TV pictures showed how the rookie driver tried to get out of his car. A quietly depressed man needed a helping hand in his business.
Williams co-driver Alex Albon couldn’t get out on his own either. He sat on top of his car for a long time waiting for drinks.
The situation was very similar as well With Lance Stroll mixed With Esteban Ocon. The Frenchman is also said to have vomited inside his helmet.
– The most ranked race in my career. But seventh place! Ocon glowed on social media.
What about in the heat of the winner? Came second Oscar Piastri was lying on his back while the podium drivers discussed the race. Winner of the race Max Verstappen sat against the wall with a towel around his neck.
– See you tomorrow, Verstappen joked after sitting down.
Stern on fire
The heat in Qatar also affected other than the main cabin. Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso complained about the heat of his seat during the race.
– Can we do anything about it with a pit stop? Throw water on me or something, the konkar demanded.
He finished eighth Valtteri Bottas was in an interview with Viaplay looking cheerful, but compared the experience to taking a sauna.
– The humidity was really bad. Many other drivers said they experienced the same thing. The body just doesn’t cool down, Bottas told Viaplay.
– It’s a miracle that so many drivers made it to the finish line.