stating that the Spaniard’s seat got too hot as early as lap 15, and indeed, cooling systems like air conditioning should be considered. During the Qatar Grand Prix, Alonso reported in the team radio (TR) that “it feels like my seat is on fire, guys. Can we do something at the pit stop, maybe splash some water on me?” However, the team was unable to provide significant relief, only offering a brief blast of cold air after the stop.
Clark acknowledged the recurring issue: “He’s reported it a few times, and we’re working on it. It’s not like we haven’t tried anything; we had similar issues in Singapore. But clearly, we’re dealing with extreme conditions. If this persists, I think it’s only a matter of time before we look at introducing air conditioning.”
Clark also highlighted the trade-off between performance and driver comfort: “There are hydraulic lines and ECU units around the seat, and they heat up. We always strive to isolate the seat, and for weight savings, we don’t have active cooling features.” Alonso echoed the challenge, saying, “I was already burned after 15 laps, so I asked if we could cool me down during pit stops – obviously, that’s not feasible under these extreme circumstances.”
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