Heat Hazard

Formula 1 activates Heat Hazard for Austrian GP: heat, cooling vests and driver safety at the Red Bull Ring

The FIA has declared a Heat Hazard for the 2026 Austrian GP as temperatures above 31°C and very hot track surfaces are expected at the Red Bull Ring. Teams must prepare driver cooling systems, while drivers can wear cooling vests or accept extra cockpit ballast under the rules. The measure follows earlier races in extreme conditions and puts safety first