FIA and Formula 1 aim at lighter cars

There talk about the big changes that are about to be introduced in Formula 1 in 2026 is continuing. Some of new ways to develop the sport are known, but others are still being worked out. The one thing that unites the FIA and Formula 1 is the reduction of the weight of the cars.

Currently, the cars that drivers race are heavier than ever. For this season, the minimum weight of a car is 1 759 pounds (798 kilograms), which is 440 pounds (200 kilograms) more than the weight in 2008, for example. With each different era and rule change, the car gets heavier.

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Now, however, the sports bosses want the car to be lighter. FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem expressed just such a desire to Motorsport.com.

“One thing I want to see is a lighter car. I believe that will be for the good. A lighter car means it will be safer and use less fuel. It will be difficult to achieve , but we all want this”.