Bahrain GP in Malaysia declared heat-hazard race
The Bahrain Grand Prix, currently being held in Malaysia, has been officially designated a 'heat-hazard' race due to extreme temperatures and humidity. This status allows drivers to use specialized cooling vests to prevent overheating in the cockpit.
Why it matters
The designation highlights the increasing physical demands on athletes in extreme weather conditions and the regulatory measures sports bodies are taking to ensure safety.
This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.
A heat hazard is an official status for an event where it is forecast that temperatures will be more than 31C at some point during the race.
The Sepang track, near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, is close to the equator and has long been known as one of the most demanding for drivers.
Temperatures are forecast to be in the 31-33C region across the race weekend, with a high humidity level and chance of rain every day.
This weekend's event is being held in Malaysia as a way of running the Bahrain race, which was postponed from its original April date because of the war in the Middle East.
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