Since the beginning of the season, a special jacket worn by Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli has been popular in the paddock (and beyond), and many have been impressed by it. But what is it and why is it useful even during weekends with high temperatures?
The new innovation by Adidas in collaboration with Mercedes is, in fact, a great breakthrough. The silver jacket is not only a new style statement but also offers functionalities for the drivers. Sure, the very visible color stands out, but it’s not the only notable feature.
The secret behind Mercedes’ silver jacket As Mara Sangiorgio explains, the jacket features a special technology inside that makes it a cooling jacket. This is especially useful when temperatures are high and helps keep the drivers’ body temperature in an optimal range.
They must wear it for 20 minutes before going out on track, and this helps them with performance because maintaining a stable body temperature also helps keep their reflexes sharp. This is possible thanks to fans inside the special jacket.
Kimi Antonelli was the first to test it, and now Mercedes is taking its “magic” jacket around paddocks worldwide. Thus, F1 once again proves to be a perfect place for technological innovations that go beyond the track and into many other areas.
Leave a Reply