Hamilton disagrees with planned reduction in F1 race distance from 2027
Lewis Hamilton has spoken against Formula 1’s plan to shorten standard grands prix from 2027. The change would reduce race distance from 305km to 290km and was announced as a cost-saving measure linked to chassis changes for the next rules cycle.
Lewis Hamilton has criticized Formula 1’s decision to shorten the distance of standard grands prix from the 2027 season. He said the series should be moving toward longer races rather than shorter ones.
The change, announced on Monday, will reduce the length of a standard grand prix from 305km to 290km. According to the announcement, the adjustment is intended to lower the cost of chassis changes required for the reworked power units coming in the next regulatory cycle.
Hamilton also argued that Formula 1 is meant to be the most physically and mentally demanding form of motorsport, saying the decision "makes no sense."
In this story
Sources (2)
Summaries are synthesized by F1 Hub from the linked sources. Follow the links above to read the full reporting at each outlet.