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Drivers concerned at weight loss demands
Ever since the new formula was introduced in 2014, driver weight has been an issue. That year presented a particular problem as the new heavier power units meant that drivers had to lose weight in order to compromise. Last season, amidst concern that drivers were taking risks by shedding too much weight the limit was raised by 10kg, and whilst the issue appeared to go away it clearly hasn't. Speaking at Red Bull's livery launch earlier this month, team boss Christian Horner said that Daniel Ricciardo needed to lose weight, a comment that many didn't take too seriously until, the Australian confirmed that Horner's comments were not tongue in cheek. 'I'm getting there,' said the Australian....
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