F1 agrees shorter Grand Prix distances for 2027
Formula 1 teams have agreed a plan to reduce Grand Prix distances for the 2027 season. The new maximum race distance is set to be 290km, a 15km reduction from the current standard.
Formula 1 teams have agreed a plan to shorten Grand Prix distances from the 2027 season. Multiple outlets reported that the change has been backed by teams and applies across the championship.
Under the plan, the maximum length of grands prix will be reduced to 290km. That represents a 15km cut compared with the current standard race distance.
Motorsport.com reported the move comes as Formula 1 changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power. It also said that when the technical formula changes were discussed earlier this season, it had initially been thought only a few events might be affected, but the agreed plan covers all races.
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