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Hamilton lost 3kg in weight in ‘sauna' cockpit
Lewis Hamilton says he lost around half a stone in weight during free practice on Friday, due to the extreme heat in Hungary – with Valtteri Bottas comparing his cockpit to a 'Finnish sauna'. The track temperatures around the Hungaroring were around the 60°C mark in FP2, which led to extreme temperatures for the drivers to deal with inside the cars. It's well-known that drivers lose weight during races due to the physical exertions of driving Formula 1 cars, but Hamilton said he lost even more weight than usual due to the heat in Budapest on Friday – which also had knock-on effects for setting up his car. “It was roasting. I lost a lot of weight today, probably three kilos...
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