P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1 teams face an added complication in ensuring their cars are over the minimum weight limit from now on with the FIA no longer allowing them access to its own scales
Formula 1 teams now face the challenge of ensuring their cars meet the minimum weight limit without access to the FIA’s scales at the pitlane entrance. Previously, teams were allowed to weigh their cars on the FIA’s scales to align with their own measurements taken in the garage. Being underweight can lead to disqualifications, as seen with Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, and George Russell in previous races. The FIA has changed procedures to reduce pitlane congestion, no longer offering its scales for team use. Teams will now rely on verified weights from the FIA to compare with their own measurements, necessitating a margin of safety. While some teams see minimal impact, others stress the need to consider the potential variations between scales to avoid penalties.
