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F1 drivers happy to gain weight with new rules

With new regulations in 2019, the minimum weight for Formula 1 drivers has increased, something which the drivers themselves are very happy with as they're finally allowed to put on some extra mass. For a driver like Romain Grosjean, who is known to be a passionate chef when he's not driving for Haas F1, being allowed to eat more freely is the greatest gift he could ask for. Now, the minimum weight for drivers is 80 kilograms with all their gear on. "I was 68 kilograms last season, now I weigh 73 kilograms, in the morning!" the Frenchman laughs when speaking to Motorsport-Magazin. "I feel stronger now, I do not know if I need it in the car, but in any case [I...
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