Do F1 drivers lose kilos in a race?

Drivers lose kilos per race in sweat.

F1F1 is the pinnacle of open wheel,  single seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally.... There's more... drivers lose kilos per race as they are subject to sweltering temperatures, high-stress and thick fire-retardant clothing for up to 2 hours.

This means the driver is sweating profusely and only supplied 1.5 litres of fluids on board. Meaning a driverOK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... There's more... can lose up to 4 kg per race!

In very hot conditions, drivers will wear an iceICE refers to the Internal Combustion Engine, a six-cylinder, four-stroke, turbocharged, direct injection 1.6-litre unit and one of 6 components... There's more... vest, to help keep their core temperature down, before the race start.

Watch this short clip on how drivers keep cool on WTF1.com – here