F1 Teams Prioritize Performance with Weight-Reducing Liveries in 2024

Cataleya

February 09, 2024 · 1 min read

F1 Teams Prioritize Performance with Weight-Reducing Liveries in 2024
Other Sports | February 09, 2024
Embracing exposed carbon fiber, minimizing paint. (Image: The Race)

In Formula 1 2024 launch season, a notable trend is the absence of colorful liveries with exposed carbon fiber dominating car designs. Teams prioritize weight reduction to enhance performance opting for minimal paint or vinyl wraps.

Even the slightest increase in weight from color schemes can impact lap times so teams focus on maximizing performance gains from spare weight. While some color is retained for aesthetic purposes, the overall lack of vibrant liveries diminishes the visual excitement of racing.

Despite challenges in regulating color choices alternatives like colorized carbon fiber offer potential solutions.