Over the past two decades, the minimum weight of Formula 1 cars has increased from 625 kg to the current 798 kg. Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern that if the trend continues, the cars will no longer be safe due to too much weight.
George Russell: “There are many positive aspects to the rule change, but the heavy weight of the car is a problem. It is simply huge, which is why the car is not efficient enough at low speeds.
We’re making cars safer all the time, but the heavier they get, the more impact they have in a collision – it’s like crashing into a bus with a Smart car.
The impact a driver experiences in a collision in a 800 kg or 900 kg car is much stronger than at the same speed in a 650 kg car as 15 years ago. I’m sure such things are parsed, but I don’t know where the line is drawn. If we keep making cars heavier and heavier, at some point they may no longer be safe due to too much weight.”
Source: F1 News
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