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Minimum F1 car weight set to be increased again

Article To news overview © Alfa Romeo F1's minimum car weight is set to increase again to almost 800kg, following discussions between teams, RacingNews365.com understands. The car/driver minimum weight combination had already risen to 795kg for the 2022 season, with bigger wheels and an array of new safety features coming into play as part of the sport's regulation overhaul. However, it emerged at the first pre-season test in Barcelona that several teams were struggling to get down to the minimum weight, which would have a knock-on effect in terms of available ballast and car set-up. After a series of talks, the teams have agreed to an additional 3kg increase amongst themselves, bringing...
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