Why F1 is trimming race distance for 2027 — and it's not about boring you less
F1 will cut maximum race distance from 305km to 290km in 2027, a change dictated by the new power units, not TV schedules.
September 22, 2026
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F1's 2027 races get shorter — and it's about fuel, not spectacle
F1 is cutting maximum race distance from 305km to 290km in 2027, a move driven by the revised power unit rules rather than entertainment.
September 21, 2026
Why F1's 2027 races are getting shorter — and it's not about drama
F1 has cut the maximum race distance from 305km to 290km for 2027, a change tied directly to the incoming power unit rules.
September 20, 2026