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FIA targets 80kg weight reduction for next F1 rules overhaul

The FIA wants Formula 1 cars to lose another 80kg under the next rules overhaul, building on the 2026 'nimble car concept' that already reduced weight by 32kg to 768kg.

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com both report the same FIA target, with identical excerpts. The r/formula1 social post shares the same headline but adds no unique detail. No official FIA document is present, so the coverage establishes the ambition without a formal ruling.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete article with image, non-paywalled, and matches the official framing of the FIA's target.

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