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F1MATHS: How have the F1 weight limit evolved over the years?
Formula 1 has always been a sport of extremes — speed, precision, and relentless innovation. But over the past two decades, one metric has quietly ballooned: weight. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo explains how the F1 weight limit has evolved over the past two decades. From the lithe 605 kg machines of 2007 to the nearly 800 kg behemoths of 2023, F1 cars have gained almost 200 kg. Now, in 2026, the FIA has finally reversed the trend, ushering in a new era of lighter, more agile racers. The journey began in 2007, when F1 cars weighed just 605 kg. These were compact, high-revving V8 machines with minimal hybrid components and a focus on mechanical grip. But as safety standards...
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