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Current Sauber F1 Team driver, Adrian Sutil, has been very open about criticizing the current Formula 1 Weight Rescticitons.
Sutil, who is among the other taller drivers has opened up about the dangerous aspects of having to lose weight at his height, for the benefit of the car going faster. The German driver, who drove for team Sahara Force India last year, has been quoted for saying that he is not driving with a water bottle in his car for this season. This is quite a dangerous task, as some drivers may lose up to 12 pounds during a race from constant sweating and need to be constantly re-hydrating.
His team-mate, Esteban Gutierrez is also one of the taller drivers, along with Nico Hulkenberg and Jenson Button. All four of them undergo vigorous training routines and hardcore diets just to maintain a weight that's suitable for their car. The shorter drivers don't have as much of a problem, as they are naturally thinner for their height. Because of this, not many people/drivers want to call for a change in weight limits.
In the future, we could see the weight limit raised if drivers are becoming dizzy and/or passing out during the sessions. The bottom-line is that as it stand right now, the restrictions are dangerous and could cause serious harm to the drivers.
Article Written By: Amy Hawk.
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