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FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has promised it will not cede to pressure from Formula 1 teams to raise
The minimum weight of ground effect machinery introduced in the 2022 regulations has received criticism for being too heavy compared to vehicles seen over 15 years ago. The weight increase is primarily due to the battery units used in modern hybrid powertrains and advancements in safety. The FIA increased the minimum weight limit from 795kg to 798kg in early 2022, but they do not plan on making any further alterations once new regulations come into force in 2026. The current plans aim to reduce vehicle weight by 40-50kg with smaller, narrower cars and smaller wheels. The FIA believes that scrapping the minimum weight rules altogether would lead to an endless battle to cut weight from the cars.
