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    Why F1 Cars Are Struggling With Weight In 2022

    Added on Apr 13, 2022
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    What can F1 teams do to shed those last few pounds? Thanks to the 2022's regulations, F1 cars have been struggling to meet the minimum weight requirements. And encase it wasn't obvious - more weight = a slower car. Matt Kew takes a look at the reasons behind the weight gains, and what teams are doing to fight the issue, from additional safety features to less paint and more.

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    Season2022
    Episode titleWhy F1 Cars Are Struggling With Weight In 2022
    Episode number649
    Date addedApril 13, 2022
    Run time5:13
    CategoryOther
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