FIA Confirms Shorter Races as One-Season Experiment
The FIA has approved shorter F1 races for 2027 only, cutting standard distance from 305 km to 290 km before reverting in 2028. The change addresses increased fuel flow in revised power units without requiring larger tanks or chassis modifications under the cost cap.
FIA Approves 2027 Distance Cut
The FIA Formula One Commission agreed on 21 September 2026 to reduce standard Grand Prix distance from 305 km to 290 km starting in 2027.[1][2] Most races lose two or three laps; Monaco retains its 260 km limit.[3]
The adjustment aligns with 2027 power unit refinements that raise fuel flow rates to support a shift toward greater internal combustion engine output. Teams avoided larger fuel tanks and associated chassis work under the cost cap by shortening the distance instead.[1][3]
One-Season Limit Confirmed
Recent FIA 2027 sporting regulations confirm the shorter format applies only for 2027. Standard 305 km distances return in 2028 when further power unit changes take effect.[1]
Additional rule tweaks include removal of the three-hour event window for interrupted races while retaining the two-hour racing limit, plus a hard stop time for disrupted events.[2]
Related reading
- [1]F1 approves plan for shorter grands prix in 2027 (the-race). Accessed 2026-10-20.
- [2]F1 commission agrees shorter races from 2027 (reuters). Accessed 2026-10-20.
- [3]F1 approves shorter races for 2027 to fit revised power unit plan (yahoo). Accessed 2026-10-20.