'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather

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Formula 1 has activated heat hazard rules for the Austrian Grand Prix due to forecasted temperatures above 31°C, marking the first use of these rules in Europe. The extreme heat is causing disruptions across the continent.

Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe. It's the first time that F1's heat rules, introduced last year, have been used for a race in Europe. A heat hazard applies when temperatures above 31 degrees C (88 F) are forecast for race day.