For Kostecki the issue appears to have stemmed from a failed drink bottle system that has left him dehydrated.
He physically struggled to get out of his car after finishing the race third and was rushed to the medical centre, where he is reportedly now on a drip.
As such, he was absent from the podium celebrations with Dick Johnson Racing engineer George Commins standing in for him.
Even before the drinks system issue Kostecki was on the back foot fitness-wise, having come into the weekend battling a virus.
There is less clarity around Randle’s post-race issues, however the broadcast reported that he suffered a cool suit failure.
Under the revised driver welfare rules that put him at risk of a black flag, however he was able to continue given the ambient didn’t exceed 32.9 degrees.
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Broadcast pictures also showed some medical staff paying attention to the Tickford’s driver’s feet once he climbed out of the car. Randle finished the race in 12th position.
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