News Details
New weight rules allowed Hamilton to binge on snacks!
Phillip van Osten 11/03/2019 at 13:4711/03/2019 at 14:15 Lewis Hamilton has an insatiable appetite for success, but the reigning world champion took advantage of F1's new weight rules to take his gluttony to the next level over the winter. In a bid to ease the disadvantage suffered by taller and heavier drivers in the past, the FIA has imposed a minimum weight of 743kg this year. However, the driver - fully suited and booted - and his seat must weigh in at a minimum of 80kg, which has allowed the majority of the grid to relax their diets ahead of the new season. Monster push for proposed Hamilton/Rossi swapover Hamilton - a dedicated vegan for the past two years - started his 2019 physical...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Perez on F1's new rules: 'They've done an incredible...
Slowly but surely, a consensus is emerging among F1's drivers on the...
7y ago from F1i.com
Hamilton on new, higher minimum weight: "I'm not...
Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton is thrilled to be able to put on weight...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
F1 drivers happy to gain weight with new rules
With new regulations in 2019, the minimum weight for Formula 1 drivers...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
Hamilton: 'Awesome' to see mid-field pack closing up
Based on what he saw in Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton believes that Formula...
7y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Johann Zarco retires from Australian GP sprint: It was...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: “In the first half of 2026, all I...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Australian GP: Full starting grid as four...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales: “If I stay at home, I don’t get...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Fernando Alonso backs IndyCar Barcelona race but warns...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar reveals full 2027 schedule, with Spain...
The NTT IndyCar Series has revealed the second half of its 2027 racing...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar to return to Europe with Barcelona race in 2027
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Jon Armstrong announces WRC co-driver split for 2027
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC star Thierry Neuville makes successful historic...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Declan Rice names 'clear winner' of the Ballon d'Or...
Declan Rice has given Harry Kane his emphatic backing to win the 2026...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal are closely monitoring 'outstanding' Brighton...
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close watch on Brighton striker...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal ready January transfer move for star with 10...
Arsenal are reportedly targeting a potential January transfer window move...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Steven Gerrard calls Arsenal player 'world class'...
Declan Rice delivered another big-game moment for Arsenal on Wednesday...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton reveals moment he knew he made catastrophic...
Lewis Hamilton has revealed the moment he knew he... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
A landmark triumph for Ginther, Honda and Goodyear in Mexico
The Mexican Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2026 US...
The 2026 F1 calendar moves on to the US Grand... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
