What happened: Heat management has moved into focus at the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia. F1 highlighted the equipment drivers use to cope with extreme temperatures during sessions at Sepang.

Why it matters: High cockpit temperatures can affect comfort and stamina over a full race weekend. With qualifying complete and race-day conditions still looming, managing the heat remains part of the operational picture.

What to watch: The next read comes from race-day conditions and any team comments on cockpit temperatures. If the heat becomes a performance factor, it could shape strategy as much as outright pace.