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Rachit Thukral

Saunas to paddling pools - How FE drivers are preparing for Jakarta's heat

With temperatures expected to hit 34 degrees Celsius in the Indonesian capital, and the humidity expected to rise to as much as 70%, drivers are bracing themselves for what they believe will be the most physically demanding weekend of the season.

Several drivers on the grid already have experience racing in such extreme conditions from Formula E's maiden visit to Jakarta in 2022, but the championship has added a second race at the 2.4km circuit this year, making the weekend an even tougher test of their fitness levels.

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