The temperature inside a Formula 1 cockpit can get up to 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). That’s from the engine, brakes and the car’s aerodynamics. Drivers are in there for up to 2 hours ...

The cockpit of a Formula 1 car is the driver’s working environment and, in the event of a crash, their primary protection system. It is not a single component but a collection of structures, each ...