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FIA targets 80kg weight reduction for next F1 rules cycle

The FIA outlined plans to cut F1 car weight by another 80kg in the next regulations cycle, building on the 2026 'nimble car concept'. Nikolas Tombazis revealed the objective, which would significantly reduce minimum weight from the current 768kg.

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Motorsport Week leads with Tombazis's headline change, while Autosport and Motorsport.com provide detailed context on the 2026 rules' marginal weight reduction. The Reddit post simply shares the headline without additional analysis.

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