Lewis Hamilton has expressed strong disapproval of the initiative to incorporate an air conditioning mechanism in Formula 1 cars.
"The fastest air conditioner in the world," declared Italy's La Repubblica.
The suggestion comes as a response to shield drivers from severe heat, which previously impacted several competitors adversely during last year's Qatar Grand Prix.
Plans to test the technology, which seems to include tiny airways surrounding the driver's area to deliver cooling, are set for the Dutch Grand Prix following the summer break.
An FIA representative has confirmed such developments, stating, "If these tests prove successful, the FIA will mandate the installation of such an active cooling system in the future when a heat hazard is declared."
When queried on this subject in Hungary, where high temperatures were also a factor over the weekend, seven-time world champion Hamilton responded, "Firstly, I didn't know that. And it's not needed."
"This is Formula 1," the most decorated driver in the sport's history remarked. "It's always been like this. It's tough in these conditions. And we're highly-paid athletes."
"You've got to train your *ss off to make sure you can withstand the heat, ultimately," Hamilton added. "And it's tough. It's not easy, especially when you go to places like Qatar and Singapore. But I don't think we need an AC unit in the car."
