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Haas drivers admit putting on weight for 2019

Feb.11 F1 drivers will not look like 'The Hulk' in 2019, even though the rules about driver weight have changed. That is the claim of Haas driver Kevin Magnussen. His teammate, Romain Grosjean, admits to have "overdone" his weight gain over the winter, as the rules now mandate a minimum of 80kg driver-plus-seat weight. "With the freedom, I relaxed a little with the diet. It was fun!" Grosjean is quoted by Ekstra Bladet newspaper. "It is much better for health and fitness," the Frenchman explained. "I put some muscle on and need to trim down a little now before the first race. But I think the rule is a step in the right direction." Even Grosjean's...
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