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FIA not to blame for drivers' fitness problems – Berger

Oct.11 Gerhard Berger has rubbished the suggestion that F1's governing body needs to intervene to protect the health of the drivers in extreme heat. Multiple drivers really struggled throughout the Qatar GP, involving vomiting in their helmets, extreme dehydration and heat exposure. George Russell said many of his rivals admitted they were 'close to passing out'. In reaction, the FIA accepted some of the responsibility, admitting that despite being 'elite athletes', they should 'not be expected to compete under conditions that could jeopardise their health or safety'. At the forthcoming FIA medical commission meeting, various ideas will be discussed – including race scheduling,...
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