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Vowles predicts no F1 team will meet minimum weight in 2026
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03/06/2024 at 10:5203/06/2024 at 10:29 Williams team boss James Vowles believes that achieving the targeted minimal weight limit will be a major challenge for all Formula 1 teams in 2026 in the wake of the sport’s regulation overhaul. This new era will focus on a sustainable future for F1, with key changes impacting both engines and car design. The most significant change lies in the power unit itself. A near 50/50 power split is anticipated between the internal combustion engine and the hybrid system, a shift that comes with the removal of the turbo-mounted MGU-H component in the hybrid unit. While the increased reliance on hybrid technology will...
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