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Lotus ready to gamble on Hulkenberg
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier is considering signing German Nico Hulkenberg despite the introduction of a minimum weight rule next season. There are concerns that taller drivers such as Hulkenberg could miss out. McLaren have ruled out the Sauber driver, who weighs 74kg, for next year because heavier engines mean teams are struggling to meet the weight limit. Why does weight matter? Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer 'It matters because 1kg of weight equates to about 0.035secs a lap on an average circuit. 'That means a smaller driver such as Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, who weighs 68kg, is at an advantage over a taller one such as Hulkenberg, who weighs 74kg, to the tune of 0.2secs a lap if...
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