Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll said he was “passing out” and suffering from blurred vision while racing in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix.
The 24-year-old son of Canadian team owner Lawrence Stroll finished 11th in the race after which several drivers admitted to vomiting in their race helmets while others were treated at the circuit medical centre for severe dehydration.
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“It’s ridiculous,” he said. The last 25-30 laps it’s just blurry in the high-speed corners.
“Blood pressure dropping, just passing out, basically, in the high-speed corners with high-loaded G-forces. The kerbs are now painted because they’re worried about punctures.
“I couldn’t see where I was going because I was passing out. I was fading in and out. The temperature was too much.”
Williams drivers Alexander Albon and Logan Sargeant both suffered severely from the heat and hydration, Albon being admitted to the medical centre for treatment after Sargeant retired after being sick in his car.
In a statement, Williams said: “Following the Qatar Grand Prix, Alex was taken to the medical centre to be treated for acute heat exposure. He has now been assessed and cleared by the medical team.”
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