Heat and Hubris in Monza: A Cautionary Tale for Formula 1 The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat hazard race, joining Austria earlier this summer as one of the few F1 events to be flagged by officials due to scorching temperatures.
The decision to allow drivers to use a cooling system that circulates cooled liquid through a network of pipes in their fireproof overalls is a pragmatic acknowledgment of the dangers posed by high ambient temperatures.
Monza, located north east of Milan, has historically been one of the hottest venues on the F1 calendar.