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F1 approves shorter races for 2027 to fit revised power unit plan

During Monday's F1 Commission meeting in London, the FIA approved reducing the standard grand prix distance from 305km to 290km for 2027, pending World Motor Sport Council approval.
Previously agreed tweaks to 2027 power unit structure—shifting to a 58/42 split between internal combustion and electric power—necessitated this move, avoiding the need for larger fuel tanks.
The 15km reduction equates to approximately two or three laps per grand prix, though the unique 260km distance for the Monaco Grand Prix will remain unchanged.
Additionally, the FIA plans to remove the current three-hour window for race stoppages, implementing a 'hard stop time' for rain-affected events to ensure spectators enjoy a full race.
Further technical adjustments include rescinding gearbox homologation for 2027, allowing manufacturers to develop transmissions freely, while race directors gain greater flexibility to extend Free Practice sessions if disrupted.

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