# Isack Hadjar wants F1 cooling vests banned

> F1 driver Isack Hadjar says cooling vests shouldn't be allowed in races because they make it too easy.
- Title: Isack Hadjar wants F1 cooling vests banned · Motorsport
- Summary: F1 driver Isack Hadjar says cooling vests shouldn't be allowed in races because they make it too easy. Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling…
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- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/isack-hadjar-calls-for-f1-cooling-vests-to-be-banned-its-supposed-to-be-tough/10863061
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-08T13:16:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: isack hadjar, f1, red bull racing, cooling vests, max verstappen, formula 1, sports, cars
## Isack Hadjar criticises cooling vests
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar says F1 cooling vests should be banned because the sport is supposed to be tough.

> It's supposed to be tough
## Max Verstappen also opposes vests
Max Verstappen, Red Bull's four-time champion, says cooling vests are unnecessary and limit driver movement.

> not needed
## Vests work briefly in heat
Cooling vests pump cool liquid through tubes for a few laps but become ineffective as temperatures rise in the cockpit.
## Heat hazard alternatives
If a heat hazard is declared, teams can wear cooling vests or carry ballast to avoid weight disadvantages.
## Key takeaway

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned, stating they undermine the physical challenge of racing.