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Vergne hospitalised in weight debate

As the argument over F1's minimum weight continues, Jean-Eric Vergne revealed he was hospitalised after the Aussie GP due to "lack of everything". Although the minimum weight of the cars was increased this season, some teams have found it difficult to get their cars down to the 690kgs. As such, part of the onus has been put on the drivers to reduce their weight with Vergne admitting he went on a strict diet in the off-season. However, a "lack of everything" including water meant he was hospitalised in the wake of the season-opening Australian GP. "I did a diet this winter but you get to certain limits that the body can no longer take," the Toro Rosso driver...
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