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Webber says F1 is discriminating against heavier and taller drivers

Webber says F1 is discriminating against heavier and taller drivers 3 October, 2013 Mark Webber Formula 1′s smaller drivers should stand up for the big guys to prevent the larger men being frozen out of the sport because of their size and weight, lanky Australian Mark Webber said ahead of the Korean GP weekend. The regulations are changing next season with the introduction of a new V6 turbocharged power unit with energy recovery systems which will weigh considerably more than the current V8 engines. At present the car and driver – in overalls – must weigh a minimum of 642 kilos but while that will go up to 692kg next year to compensate for the new unit, some drivers argue...
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