Lewis Hamilton rejects air conditioning in cockpit: “We’re well paid, just train hard”. Lewis Hamilton doesn't seem enthusiastic about the idea of air conditioning in the cars.

Many will remember the extreme conditions during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where Logan Sargeant retired due to the heat, and Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll experienced health issues after getting out of their cars. The Federation is currently studying and taking steps to avoid these situations.

Lewis Hamilton’s opinion

However, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes explained that he isn’t thrilled about the idea, emphasizing that it’s up to the drivers to be fit for any race conditions: “We are well-paid athletes, and we need to train hard to withstand the heat. I don’t think we need air conditioning in the car, which would probably make the cars heavier anyway.” – the future Ferrari driver concluded.