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Formula 1 set to shorten race maximum by 15 km from 2027
F1 is preparing a new rules package for 2027, including a reduced maximum Grand Prix distance.
22 September 2026 1 min read 5 views
Formula 1 will introduce a series of regulatory changes from 2027, including a 15-kilometre cut to the maximum race distance for grands prix. The aim is to make events slightly more compact without changing the championship’s basic format.
For Italian fans, the immediate impact is limited, but the move is part of F1’s broader effort to modernise the weekend format and adapt to an increasingly crowded calendar. Final approval will come in the next institutional steps.