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As F1 2026 takes a break following the cancellations of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grands Prix, a number of teams will be working hard to try and bring…
As F1 2026 pauses due to the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grand Prix cancellations, teams work on car upgrades. Some focus on reducing car weight before adding upgrades. Red Bull and Williams are notably over the minimum weight threshold, affecting their performance. Being overweight in F1 slows acceleration, hampers braking, and lowers cornering speed. Williams faces challenges as their FW48 is more than 20kg over the minimum weight. Each 10kg over minimum weight adds around 0.3 seconds per lap. Teams must now prioritize reducing weight over developing upgrades due to the impact on performance.
