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RB’s Daniel Ricciardo has said that a 2kg increase in the driver minimum weight limit for the 2025 Formula 1 season will give him and his fellow competitors “freedom to be athletes.” Last month’s meeting of the Formula 1 Commission saw a tweak in the 2025 regulations, increasing the minimum dry weight of cars from […]
Last month, the Formula 1 Commission made a notable adjustment to the 2025 regulations, elevating the minimum dry weight of cars from 798kg to a new high of 800kg. This increase directly affects driver weight, seat, and equipment requirements, which must collectively reach a minimum of 82kg in 2025, compared to 80kg in 2024. Daniel Ricciardo has expressed his approval of this decision, highlighting its benefits for all drivers, particularly the taller ones, allowing a shift in focus from weight reduction to strength training. Carlos Sainz from Ferrari acknowledged the need to monitor muscle mass and diet to meet the weight limit, echoing Ricciardo’s sentiments toward taller drivers facing challenges. Despite recognizing the safety benefits of the current weight regulations, Sainz emphasized the importance of reversing the weight trend in Formula 1 and urged for considerations toward reducing car weight in the future regulations, beyond 2026. Drivers like Ricciardo and Sainz are hopeful that the FIA and teams will prioritize weight reduction in upcoming rules to enhance performance and safety in the sport.
