From GMM
Formula 1s' heavier drivers are worried about the introduction of KERS -Kinetic Energy Recovery System - technology next year.
Mark Webber, who is 185 centimetres tall, revealed this week that fellow drivers who weigh more than about 70 kilograms, such as Robert Kubica who is also 185cm tall, might be penalised in 2009.
The introduction of heavy KERS systems, but no increase in the minimum weight of formula one cars, means that smaller and lighter drivers will be better able to play with the positioning of extra ballast.
But he still tips the scales above 70kg, and told F1's official website that KERS is "a concern for all the 'heavy' drivers like me."
Additionally, it has been revealed that Formula 1 teams are looking outside of the paddock for assistance with the KERS.
It emerged this week that McLaren intends to collaborative with Freescale Simiconductor, a Motorola spinoff, from F1's second year of the energy-recovery technology in 2010.
At the same time, it was being reported in the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport that Bosch is working on an electronic KERS system for deployment in the world of motor racing.
A spokesman confirmed that discussions with teams from various racing series are taking place.
Meanwhile, it is believed that the Fiat subsidiary Magneti Marelli is working with F1 teams including Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull and Toro Rosso on KERS systems.
Formula 1s' heavier drivers are worried about the introduction of KERS -Kinetic Energy Recovery System - technology next year.
Mark Webber, who is 185 centimetres tall, revealed this week that fellow drivers who weigh more than about 70 kilograms, such as Robert Kubica who is also 185cm tall, might be penalised in 2009.
The introduction of heavy KERS systems, but no increase in the minimum weight of formula one cars, means that smaller and lighter drivers will be better able to play with the positioning of extra ballast.
But he still tips the scales above 70kg, and told F1's official website that KERS is "a concern for all the 'heavy' drivers like me."
Additionally, it has been revealed that Formula 1 teams are looking outside of the paddock for assistance with the KERS.
It emerged this week that McLaren intends to collaborative with Freescale Simiconductor, a Motorola spinoff, from F1's second year of the energy-recovery technology in 2010.
At the same time, it was being reported in the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport that Bosch is working on an electronic KERS system for deployment in the world of motor racing.
A spokesman confirmed that discussions with teams from various racing series are taking place.
Meanwhile, it is believed that the Fiat subsidiary Magneti Marelli is working with F1 teams including Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull and Toro Rosso on KERS systems.