Motor racing-F1 reached safety limit in Qatar: "Way too hot to drive"

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 8, 2023 General view of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during the race REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

DOHA (Reuters) - Formula One drivers said the sport had reached a limit and needed to heed the warning signs after Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix ended with some on the brink of collapse, vomiting and with severe dehydration.

Alpine's Esteban Ocon said he had thrown up in his helmet early in the race, such was the heat and humidity, while Aston Martin's Lance Stroll told reporters he almost passed out at the wheel.