Why drivers support a return of refueling in F1 races

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Formula One drivers are in support of a return to in-race refueling as they see it as a temporary fix to one of the championship's biggest problems -- overweight cars.

F1 is currently in a crucial period of evaluation and negotiation around its next set of rules, which will come into force for the 2021 season. Racing chief Ross Brawn is determined to improve the spectacle with better racing and a closer pecking order.

This year concerns about the product reached new heights after the dull French Grand Prix, although entertaining races in Austria and Great Britain followed. But not everyone shared the opinion about the Silverstone race, which featured a thrilling battle…