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F1 approves shorter races for 2027 to fit revised power unit plan
- During Monday's F1 Commission meeting in London, the FIA approved reducing the standard grand prix distance from 305km to 290km for 2027, pending World Motor Sport Council approval.
- Previously agreed tweaks to 2027 power unit structure—shifting to a 58/42 split between internal combustion and electric power—necessitated this move, avoiding the need for larger fuel tanks.
- The 15km reduction equates to approximately two or three laps per grand prix, though the unique 260km distance for the Monaco Grand Prix will remain unchanged.
- Additionally, the FIA plans to remove the current three-hour window for race stoppages, implementing a 'hard stop time' for rain-affected events to ensure spectators enjoy a full race.
- Further technical adjustments include rescinding gearbox homologation for 2027, allowing manufacturers to develop transmissions freely, while race directors gain greater flexibility to extend Free Practice sessions if disrupted.
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