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Formula 1 has announced that starting from the 2027 season, the maximum race distance will be reduced by 15km to 290km (180.2 miles). This change aims to ensure races can finish within a two-hour window or a flexible "hard stop time" if disrupted, improving spectator experience and allowing for greater flexibility in night races. The reduction is due to the increased fuel consumption expected with changing engine ratios moving towards more internal combustion power from 58-42 this year to 60-40 in 2028.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Formula 1 announced a reduction in maximum race distance for grands prix, from 305km (189.5 miles) to 290km (180.2 miles), effective for the 2027 season. The decision was made at a meeting of the F1 Commission, chaired by FIA and commercial rights holder Formula 1, in response to changes in car engine regulations favoring increased fuel consumption. To handle potential rain delays or accidents, organizers will now have more flexibility beyond the two-hour racing limit but must adhere to a new "hard stop time" that varies based on local conditions like nighttime races. This adjustment aims to ensure spectators experience full race distances despite interruptions.

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Another change agreed at a meeting of the F1 Commission, a rule-making body composed of the teams, the FIA and commercial rights holder F1, was to introduce "greater flexibility to extend free practice sessions should they be interrupted".

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🔮 - Published Formula 1 has announced the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km (189.5 miles) to 290km (180.2 miles) for the 2027 season.

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F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km · assertive framing

- Published Formula 1 has announced the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km (189.5 miles) to 290km (180.2 miles) for the 2027 season. asserted

distance → publish → season

Grands prix are limited to a maximum of two hours of racing, but when there are interruptions caused by rain or accidents, a "hard stop time" will replace the current maximum three-hour duration to finish the event. asserted

time → limit → event

This will allow for greater flexibility to complete disrupted races. asserted

This → allow → races

A statement from governing body the FIA said: "These changes were introduced to ensure that the spectators have the best possible chance to enjoy a full race if disruptions occur." asserted

disruptions → say → race

The hard stop time will vary from race to race, depending on local conditions. asserted

time → vary → conditions

At night races, for example, there will be more flexibility to allow the race to run later than at a daytime race when there is a relatively early sunset. asserted

race → allow → race

The reduction in race distance has been introduced because the ratio of internal combustion to electrical power is changing from 53-47 this year to 58-42 next year, before becoming 60-40 in 2028. asserted

ratio → introduce → 2028

This means that the cars will use more fuel, and that became a concern when it emerged that some teams wanted to carry their chassis over into next year to save money. asserted

teams → mean → money

As the fuel tank is within the chassis and therefore its size could not be changed, this meant those teams might not have been able to finish grands prix with their existing fuel tanks. uncertain

teams → change → tanks

they → agree → sessions

Under current rules, the clock does not stop in practice sessions in the event of a red flag caused by an incident, unlike in qualifying and races when the competition is suspended. asserted

competition → stop → qualifying

F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

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