Lewis Hamilton discusses Ferrari's cooling issues after Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lewis Hamilton faced challenging conditions during the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, citing unbearable heat and a failure of his cooling vest which left him vulnerable. The FIA had activated its Heat Hazard protocol ahead of the race due to high temperatures, which Hamilton stated affected his performance and led to engine overheating. Ferrari also struggled, with team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledging that their upgrades did not enhance their competitive pace. As a result, Leclerc finished eighth and Hamilton fell to third in the drivers' standings, while George Russell took the win, moving him to second overall.
- •Hamilton cites overheating issues and cooling vest failure
- •Ferrari's upgrades did not improve race performance
- •Leclerc finished eighth, 19 seconds behind teammate
- •Russell won the race, climbing to second in standings
- •Ferrari trails Mercedes by 72 points in Constructors' standings
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari Cooling Issue After “Unbearable” 2026 Austrian GP
"The FIA had already flagged the conditions before race day, formally activating its Heat Hazard protocol – a safeguarding measure introduced in 2025 in response to the punishing 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where several drivers suffered badly in extreme heat,…
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