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Audi confident on weight target, rivals face tough choices
Feb.9 Audi believes it has a realistic shot at meeting Formula 1's sharply reduced minimum weight for 2026, bucking early fears that the new limit would be out of reach for most of the grid. Under the new regulations, minimum weight drops by 30 kilograms to 770kg – a figure that alarmed engineers when it was announced in 2024, especially alongside tougher crash-test requirements. But according to Auto Motor und Sport, the picture has shifted significantly as teams near the first race. Audi technical chief James Key says weight reduction has been treated as a priority rather than a secondary concern. 'When there are requirements that have such a significant impact, you have to...
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