Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave

The FIA has officially designated this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix a heat-hazard race in response to an intense heatwave. According to BBC Sport, the heat-hazard designation means Formula 1 will implement additional safety measures to protect drivers and personnel from extreme temperatures during the race weekend. While the exact nature of those protective measures wasn't detailed, the FIA's declaration reflects how severe the expected conditions are.

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