FIA declares heat hazard for upcoming Italian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The FIA has issued a heat hazard warning for the Italian Grand Prix after weather forecasts predicted temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius throughout the weekend. Officials expect track temperatures to reach 33 degrees on Friday, rising to 34 degrees by Sunday. Under current sporting regulations, this designation permits teams to implement advanced driver cooling systems during race sessions. While these systems are optional, teams that choose not to utilize them must add 0.5kg of ballast to the cockpit to compensate for the weight of the cooling equipment. Mercedes driver and Grand Prix Drivers' Association director George Russell indicated that drivers welcome the cooling measure, noting that cockpit temperatures can reach 60 degrees. This marks the third time the FIA has exercised this guideline since its introduction during the 2025 season.
- •The FIA declared a heat hazard for the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
- •Forecasts indicate temperatures will exceed 31 degrees Celsius.
- •Teams may install optional driver cooling systems or use ballast to compensate.
- •The 2025 regulation allows for heat mitigation in extreme conditions.
- •George Russell stated drivers welcome the cooling system usage.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — FIA declares Heat Hazard for Italian Grand Prix
"The FIA has issued a Heat Hazard for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, with temperatures to exceed 31 degrees. The guideline, which was introduced for the 2025 season, allows teams to fit advanced driver cooling systems during the race weekend.
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