Formula 1 teams have reportedly reached an agreement to shorten races from 2027. Due to the announced changes to the engine regulations for next season, an adjustment to the race length was inevitable. Although the proposal still needs to be approved by the F1 Commission and the World Motorsport Council, the plan is now to reduce the current minimum race distance of 305 kilometers to 290 kilometers for Grands Prix.
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The current engine regulations in Formula 1 have been a hot topic in the paddock since the start of the season. Several drivers have repeatedly complained about the driving characteristics of the current cars. The FIA is accommodating the drivers with a package of rule changes for 2027 and 2028. These adjustments aim to address bottlenecks in the 2026 engine regulations, particularly in the area of energy management.
Shorter races
The ratio between the combustion engine and battery – which is currently 50/50 – will shift to 58/42 in 2027, before moving to 60/40 a year later. To enable these new ratios, teams have reportedly reached an agreement to shorten races. This has been reported by several media outlets. The race distance will then go from a minimum of 305 kilometers to a minimum of 290 kilometers. In practice, this means two or three fewer laps per Grand Prix. The exception is the Monaco GP. At 260 kilometers, the Grand Prix in the principality is already below the new limit.
With this agreement, teams will not need to build a completely new chassis for 2027. Many racing teams had based the size of the fuel tank on the requirements of the 2026 regulations. The rule change still needs to be approved by the F1 Commission and the World Motorsport Council.
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