Romain Grosjean says that he believes the new rules regarding the weight of drivers is a “great thing”. From the start of next season, the drivers will be weighed with their seat and driving equipment and then ballasted until they reach a minimum weight of 80kg.
In the past, the rules regarding the weight of drivers have made it very difficult for the taller drivers in the field, as they have had to go on extreme diet plans in order to meet the weight requirements. The new rules aim to make it fair for all drivers, with Marcus Ericsson and Esteban Ocon good examples of the type of driver this will benefit.