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Luke Smith

FIA: Heavier standard parts prompted push for F1 weight increase

As part of the overhaul of the technical regulations ahead of the 2022 season, the minimum weight was increased by 752kg to 795kg due to the switch to heavier 18-inch wheels and improvements in safety measures.

But meeting this weight proved to be a significant challenge for teams in designing their new cars, and continued to cause headaches through pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain.

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