The FIA says it will look into calendar changes and other measures in Formula 1 to deal with extreme weather following the Qatar Grand Prix. “They should not be expected to compete under conditions that could jeopardise their health or safety,” said motorsport’s governing body.external-link. “The FIA has begun an analysis into the situation in Qatar to provide recommendations for future situations of extreme weather conditions,” added the governing body. The FIA says it will also discuss measures to avoid a similar situation to that in Qatar when it holds a medical commission meeting in Paris. “Measures may include guidance for competitors, research into modifications for more efficient airflow in the cockpit, and recommendations for changes to the calendar to align with acceptable climatic conditions, among others,” said the FIA.

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