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Hamilton anticipating being heavier, stronger under 2019 regs
Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton is looking forward to the opportunity to regain weight when Formula 1 changes to separate car and driver weight stipulations next year. Under current regulations, the minimum car weight of 734kg includes the driver. Next year, however, the driver will be weighed separately. Furthermore, any shortfall relative to the expected 80kg minimum will have to be made up by ballast which will be placed around the driver’s seat. The rule means that lighter drivers will not be able to achieve an advantage by having the ballast placed in a position which lowers the car’s centre of gravity, as is currently the case. Hamilton currently weighs 66kg and therefore has the...
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