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The maximum distance of a Formula 1 race will be reduced by 15km in 2027

ByAndrew BensonF1 correspondent
  • Published25 minutes ago

Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.

The maximum distance of a race was cut by 15km from 305km (189.5 miles) to 290km (180.2 miles) for the 2027 season.

That reduction was introduced because of a quirk of the situation surrounding changes to the engine rules for next year.