George Russell is at least 6kg heavier than last year thanks to Formula 1's fairer driver weight rules for 2019, and believes "the next step" is a standard... read more »

The introduction of the halo head protection system for 2018 brought about the seventh increase in the minimum car weight in the last nine years, with another weight increase... read more »

The minimum weight of this year's Formula 1 cars as been increased by another 6kg as a result of the new wider Pirelli tyres. read more »

To compensate for the heavier tyres to be used this season, the FIA has increased the minimum car weight by 6kg. read more »