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An F1 car in the garage during a weight and technical check after a Grand Prix.

Why F1 Drivers Get Weighed After Every Race

F1's 2026 cars carry a new 768kg weight floor, and drivers must separately meet an 82kg minimum. The post-race scale checks both — and disqualifications follow when a car misses it.

Sports  · 22 Jul 2026, 09:17  · Tomás Ferreira