Max Verstappen jokes about taking George Russell to the sauna after disagreeing on mandatory cooling vests.

Max Verstappen dismissed George Russell's calls for mandatory cooling vests in Formula 1, arguing that extreme heat is precisely what drivers should train to handle. The Red Bull driver emphasized that dealing with challenging conditions is part of the sport and questioned making such equipment compulsory.

Verstappen described Russell's comparison of racing in Malaysia to sitting in a sauna as an exaggeration, noting that proper Finnish saunas reach much higher temperatures. He suggested Russell should experience actual sauna conditions and joked about taking him to one personally.

The four-time champion explained his improved heat tolerance compared to his 18-year-old debut, crediting additional training and fitness work. He advocated for drivers to adapt through preparation rather than relying on technological assistance, emphasizing that every sport requires pushing physical limits.