Why are F1 drivers hot if wind is coming at them at 200-300kmph

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I was reading that F1 drivers have to withstand really high temperatures consistently during a race and don’t have A/C. How come they’re hot if there’s wind coming at them really fast throughout the entire race?

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While it is true that fast winds will cool an object by aiding convection, it’s truly insignificant compared to the amount of heat those engines are giving off, plus the fact that the racers are wearing heavy protective gear in the event their car spins out, crashes, and catches fire.

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