Domenicali stated, “We used to think of F1 in terms of light cars. The weight-to-power ratio has always been a determining factor. It is clear that today, between the hybridization and the safety systems, weight is an issue that I would like to be able to manage better to give the drivers a lighter car. But it will take a great magic wand.”
While safety remains a priority and reducing weight introduces challenges in that regard, teams are open to shedding a few kilograms in order to enhance the quality of racing. Mercedes’ James Allison concurred with Domenicali’s sentiment, highlighting the need to arrest and reverse the trend of increasing car weights.
