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F1 weight limit unlikely to change

McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh admits Formula 1's minimum weight limit is unlikely to change despite it disadvantaging taller drivers. Teams are struggling to meet next year's minimum weight limit and there are concerns tall drivers such as Nico Hulkenberg could lose seats. But Whitmarsh said: 'There are grounds [to raise the weight limit], but F1 doesn't work like that. 'Self interest will prevail. Teams that think it's OK will block any change.' The minimum weight limit has been raised from 642kg for the driver and car together to 690kg for next year to take into account the fact that the engines will be heavier as a result of a switch to 1.6-litre turbos with extensive energy...
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