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F1 calls off planned car weight reduction

Jan.30 A push to slightly reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars this year has been scrapped. Drivers, team officials and fans have often lamented the steady and dramatic rise in the cars' weight over the years. Indeed, in the last ten years, the weight has increased from 642kg to a whopping 798kg in 2022 – some 156kg. 'The weight of the cars is extremely heavy now,' said world champion Max Verstappen, 'which I think is not great. 'But I don't see a quick solution for that.' Ahead of the 2023 season, the intention was at least to trim the weight somewhat rather than add to it. In the technical regulations published in late June last year, the new minimum weight was listed at 796kg...
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