F1 race distances to be reduced for 2027 season
Summary
Formula 1 races will be shortened from 305km to 290km in 2027, cutting two to three laps per circuit. The FIA approved the change to align with increased fuel flow rates, also altering race time limit rules.
Formula 1 races will be shortened from 305km to 290km from 2027, a cut of two to three laps per circuit. The FIA confirmed the change after Monday's F1 Commission meeting in London.
Why it matters:
The change aligns with increased fuel flow rates under the 2026 power unit regulations, which are refined for 2027. Shorter races could reduce fuel-saving phases and encourage more aggressive driving.
The details:
- The reduction was approved as part of refinements to the Power Unit regulations on fuel flow.
- The proposal still needs World Motor Sport Council approval, though that's expected to be a formality.
- The three-hour race time limit (including stoppages) is gone, replaced by a "hard stop" for racing activity. The two-hour actual racing limit stays.
- Free Practice sessions may also be extended if interrupted, a flexibility currently limited to Sprint weekends.
What's next:
If approved, the shorter format takes effect from 2027. Teams will need to adjust race simulations and strategy models, while fans get a slightly condensed Grand Prix that keeps its full challenge.
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