[SetSnonejog]

As Daniel said .

The total limit should be variable.

That would be nonsense, because the teams with heavier drivers would have a weight handicap compared to those with light drivers. It is well known that a few kgs can amount to a loss of a few tenths per lap.

[Discus]

That would be nonsense, because the teams with heavier drivers would have a weight handicap compared to those with light drivers. It is well known that a few kgs can amount to a loss of a few tenths per lap.

I ain't explained myself well - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/01/3...-weight-rules/

"Rosberg argues that a variable weight limit, based on the weight of individual drivers, should be installed so that the heavier drivers are not disadvantaged."

That way all drivers have same amount of ballast which they can put where they want. As pointed out, there is a good case for saying at moment heavier you are more disadvantaged you are.

[SetSnonejog]

I ain't explained myself well - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/01/3...-weight-rules/

"Rosberg argues that a variable weight limit, based on the weight of individual drivers, should be installed so that the heavier drivers are not disadvantaged."

That way all drivers have same amount of ballast which they can put where they want. As pointed out, there is a good case for saying at moment heavier you are more disadvantaged you are.

Well so be it, if he wants to have a higher limit for himself I bet that the other teams wouldn't complain about it. He certainly will not have a chance to be competitive with the ones driving lighter cars.
IMO Rosberg's point is not well thought.

[DuesTyr]

I think the best solution is to have an 80kg or 90kg driver and ballast limit and re-assign the ballast positions close to the driver, so that weight differences among drivers are minimal.

[Discus]

Well so be it, if he wants to have a higher limit for himself I bet that the other teams wouldn't complain about it. He certainly will not have a chance to be competitive with the ones driving lighter cars.
IMO Rosberg's point is not well thought.

I understand that all cars have got a limit of 600kg, but they're made as light as possible rest being made up by ballast. Why not just have a system where you only have so much ballast available, and those lighter drivers are required to put the rest under there seats, so that the heavier drivers are not disadvantaged.

[Discus]

I think the best solution is to have an 80kg or 90kg driver and ballast limit and re-assign the ballast positions close to the driver, so that weight differences among drivers are minimal.

Great minds think alike

[scoundtrack]

Wow , dude . You must be fast , because look how big you are !

Yeah , that guys over there is that quick , but it's only because he's so light , the whole car is ballast so he doesn't float away .

I'm six foot three , and I had to give up my dream of F1 long ago .My only option was to wear heavy weights on the top of my head , so as to crush my spine down to a more suitable height .
Now , it just crushes me that these guys who eat a few cheeseburgers too many are going to be denied the chance to live the dream .
It's just not fair .

[chuviskkk]

Wow , dude . You must be fast , because look how big you are !

Yeah , that guys over there is that quick , but it's only because he's so light , the whole car is ballast so he doesn't float away .

I'm six foot three , and I had to give up my dream of F1 long ago .My only option was to wear heavy weights on the top of my head , so as to crush my spine down to a more suitable height .
Now , it just crushes me that these guys who eat a few cheeseburgers too many are going to be denied the chance to live the dream .
It's just not fair .

Hey Baggie,

The boys in Indy car racing have complained about Dancia's "unfair advantage".

Being a woman, she has more "body mass" located below her hips.

I don't know that your "weights"... would help you out in Indy Car.



Cya @ the track,

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