F1 Teams Face Weight Challenge for 2026
Summary
무게에 대한 숫자가 무작위로 나왔습니다. 우리는 상당히 더 무거운 엔진과 더 낮아진 차량 무게를 가지고 있으므로, 모든 팀이 이를 달성하는 것은 엄청난 도전이 될 것입니다. 무게를 줄이는 데는 막대한 비용이 듭니다.
F1 teams are preparing for a significant challenge in meeting the aggressive 2026 weight limit amidst new hybrid engine regulations.
Why it matters: The new minimum car weight of 768kg, a 32kg reduction, aims to improve car agility. However, heavier batteries due to increased electric power and previous struggles to meet weight limits make this target difficult.
The details:
- Weight reduction is achieved by decreasing car dimensions and using narrower Pirelli tyres.
- Every 10kg of extra weight can cost about three tenths per second, making weight a key performance factor.
- Teams will face tough choices to shed weight, impacting design and development costs.
Key figures weigh in:
- Christian Horner (Red Bull): Called the weight target a challenge, noting the impact of heavier engines and the high cost of weight saving.
- Toto Wolff (Mercedes): Acknowledged the challenge but supports the goal of more nimble cars.
- David Sanchez (Alpine): Described the 768kg limit as "very aggressive."
- Ayao Komatsu (Haas): Highlighted weight as a "performance differentiator" and "expensive development."
What's next: Teams will focus on design choices to minimize weight, with the real impact becoming clear in early 2025 during testing.
Original Article :https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-teams-bracing-for-2026-car-weight-battlegr...