Max Verstappen challenges Russell on cooling vests

Max Verstappen responded to George Russell with a provocative sauna remark during the F1 weekend in Malaysia, reigniting the debate over cooling vests. The Dutch driver, who previously opposed making cooling gear mandatory, suggested "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!" in response to Russell's comments. catcrossgame.com

The cooling vest controversy has resurfaced two years after initial discussions about potentially making them mandatory. The FIA had been open to the idea but abandoned it following strong opposition from several drivers, including Verstappen.