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Formula 1 technical weight reduction efforts

Overview

Efforts to reduce mass within Formula 1 are occurring at both the driver equipment and vehicle regulation levels. Suppliers like OMP are developing specialized racing suits capable of reducing weight by up to 600 grams while maintaining strict FIA safety standards for fire and heat protection.

On a regulatory level, the FIA is targeting a significant reduction in car weight, aiming to bring the minimum weight below 700 kg after 2030. This initiative follows a trend of weight reduction, moving from the 2026 regulation limit of 768 kg. The FIA strategy involves simplifying power units, reducing battery and electrical component mass, and potentially downsizing wheel dimensions. Officials suggest these changes could make cars two and a half to three seconds faster per lap.

Entities

FIA · Formula 1 · Nikolas Tombazis · OMP · Red Bull Racing

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    FIA aims to reduce Formula 1 car weight to under 700 kg

    The FIA plans to reduce Formula 1 car weights to under 700 kg by 2030 through simplified power units, smaller batteries, and reduced dimensions, aiming for improved agility and performance.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Formula 1 racing suits integrate advanced lightweight technology

    Formula 1 racing suits are evolving into high-tech tools that combine marketing-driven special designs with advanced engineering to reduce weight by up to 600 grams while maintaining FIA safety standards.

Sources

es.motorsport.com · gpf1.cz · noticiasdemalaga.es · racingnews365.com · sportski.mk