Why the minimum weight of F1 cars set at 796 kg risks being increased

While the minimum weight of single-seaters had initially been set at 796 kg for 2023, compared to 798 kg in 2022, the FIA ​​could slightly increase this limit. Explanations.

Published on 26/12/2022 à 15:37

Jeremy Satis

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Why the minimum weight of F1 cars set at 796 kg risks being increased

The minimum weight of 2023 single-seaters could be revised. © Florent Gooden / DPPI

Already, last winter, at the time of the introduction of the new ground effect single-seaters, the question of weight had been the subject of numerous discussions between the teams of F1 and the FIA. As a reminder, the minimum limit was initially set at 795 kg for 2022, which represented an increase of 43 kg compared to �

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YVES CHAMPOD

26/12/2022 at 03:56 a.m.

F1 cars will soon weigh 1 ton, shame, Colin Chapman must be turning in his grave! ! !

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YVES CHAMPOD

26/12/2022 at 03:54 a.m.

In reality, it is to help 'Mercedes AMG Petronas' which is unable to lighten its 'W14', due to the pontoons which have been added to the 'W13'! ? !

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