# Williams Cooling Vests Lead F1 Debate

> Alex Albon calls Williams' cooling vest 'best on grid' after Singapore GP.
- Title: Williams Cooling Vests Lead F1 Debate · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Alex Albon calls Williams' cooling vest 'best on grid' after Singapore GP. Alex Albon says Williams' cooling vest is the best on the grid despite heat issues.
- Keywords: alex albon, williams, cooling vest, singapore grand prix, heat hazard, sports, cars, Cooling, Vests, Lead, Debate, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-best-cooling-vests-albon/10866233
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:34:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alex albon, williams, f1, cooling vest, singapore grand prix, heat hazard, sports, cars
## Alex Albon's Cooling Vest
Alex Albon says Williams' cooling vest is the best on the grid after Singapore Grand Prix.

> Very good, actually. I have to say as a team, we've really done a good job with our cooling suit.
## Heat Hazard Rule
A Heat Hazard was declared for Marina Bay race due to 2023 Qatar Grand Prix heat issues.

> A Heat Hazard was declared for the Marina Bay race, meaning drivers had a choice between wearing a cooling vest or having the corresponding ballast added to their car.
## Carlos Sainz Supports Vests
Carlos Sainz says Williams' cooling vest gave him and Alex a good time inside the car.

> If there's one thing as a team we've done well on development this year is the cooling vest, which has definitely given Alex and me a good time inside the car.
## Pierre Gasly Opposes Vests
Pierre Gasly says he has no need for the cooling vest and wants it banned.

> I have no need for it. It should be banned because it's supposed to be tough.
## Max Verstappen Dislikes Vests
Max Verstappen says cooling vests limit movement and don't work long enough.

> For me it's not needed. Yes it's hot, but it's not a sauna, and with this cooling vest you have these stupid cables in your car.
## Kimi Antonelli's Experience
Kimi Antonelli had two bad experiences with cooling vests causing heat stroke.

> The first time it didn't work as long as we hoped for, the second time the pump system failed. I suffered a heat stroke after the session.
## Austin Grand Prix Risk
Austin Grand Prix may be the last chance for ambient temperature exceeding 31C this season.

> The only remaining realistic opportunity of ambient temperature exceeding 31C would then be the Qatar Grand Prix, which is at risk of cancellation due to the Iran war.
## Key takeaway

Alex Albon says Williams' cooling vest is the best on the grid despite heat issues.