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F1 cars have been getting heavier and heavier over the years. But how much does an F1 car weigh today? And how will the F1 car weight develop in the future? We'll explain!

RacingNews365 Staff 13 October 2021 0 comments 0 2023 Saoedi-Arabië GP safety car

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How much does an F1 car weigh?

F1 cars may be setting records in terms of outright speed, but they are also bigger and heavier than ever before.

In the 10 years between 2009 and 2019, the F1 car weight increased by a whopping 138kg. F1's turbo-hybrid V6 engines, bigger wheels/tyres and an array of safety-based changes (most recently the addition of the Halo) have all played a role.

Another factor is that cars are now required to go the full Grand Prix distance (around 300km) on one tank of fuel. Below, you'll find how much an F1 car has weighed over the years in F1.

F1 car weight history & future

F1 car weight explained: How much does an F1 car weigh?

Year	Weight
1995-2008	595 kg
2009	605 kg
2010	620 kg
2011-2012	640 kg
2013	642 kg
2014	690 kg
2015-2016	702 kg
2017	728 kg
2018	734 kg
2019	743 kg
2020	746 kg
2021	752 kg
2022	795 kg
2023	798kg
2024	798kg
2025	798kg
2026	768kg

Why has the weight of F1 cars increased so much?

While F1 remains an incredible spectacle in qualifying, with a significant increase in downforce and grip contributing to breakneck speeds through the corners, on race days drivers are lumbered with fuel-laden cars that lap some half a dozen seconds slower than the pole position time.

In addition, increased weight adds to the wear and tear of the tyres and other parts of the car, which, combined with the limited number of engine components for a season, leads to drivers running races in 'economy mode'.

Several high-profile drivers have questioned the ever-increasing weight of cars, especially given the sport's push to become more sustainable. However, the increase in F1 car weight is primarily to improve safety for the drivers. For example, among other factors, the following elements have influenced the weight increase:

Hybrid engines are heavier.
The Halo was introduced and adds weight (+-7kg).
Tyres are heavier, contributing to the overall weight.
Introduction of tougher crash tests.

However, in 2026, due to new regulations, the F1 car weight will be decreased by 30kg. If you want to read more about these new regulations, please view our 2026 technical regulation guide by clicking here.

The development of car weight visualized

Are you interested in seeing the difference in size and shape of the Formula One cars over the years? Then watch this F1 car weight comparison video from 2004 to 2023 below.

Reduced F1 car weight in 2026

In 2026, the FIA will introduce new regulations. We'll enter a different era in Formula One compared to the current generation of F1 cars. The main goal of these 2026 regulations is to improve the ability to overtake on track. A big factor in reaching this goal was to make the cars smaller and lighter to increase the chances of overtaking. This resulted in a significant decrease in the minimum weight of the cars from 798kg to 768kg.

Especially on narrow tracks, this will provide more overtaking opportunities according to the FIA.

How much does a F1 car weigh in kg?

The current generation of F1 cars has a minimum weight of 798kg, excluding fuel and the driver. However, in 2026, this minimum weight will be decreased to 768kg.

How heavy is a F1 car with fuel?

The minimum weight of an F1 car is currently 798kg, excluding fuel and the driver. The current F1 car has a total fuel capacity of 110kg. In combination with the driver, this could result in a total weight of over 900kg.

Why are F1 cars so heavy?

From 2022, F1 cars are the heaviest they have ever been. This is largely due to safety regulations, so the cars can better endure heavier impacts. The big crash of Max Verstappen in 2021 at Silverstone resulted in a lot of criticism on safety, which was later one of the reasons for the FIA to increase the minimum weight of the cars.

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