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(DPA)
Formula One races are set to be shorter in 2027 as teams have agreed a plan to cut race distances across the board from 305 kilometres to 290km.
Depending on the track, this means two or three fewer laps in each race. Only the Monaco Grand Prix will likely remain with 78 laps and 260km.
The move was triggered by the increase in fuel consumption following new engine regulations that came into force this season.
Several reports indicate that shortening the race distances is the only remaining options after teams voted against larger fuel tanks and chassis modifications.
While the change in distance has been supported by teams, it still needs to go through a formal process before it is put into the 2027 sporting regulations.
This means revised regulations need to be proposed to the F1 Commission, which is made up of teams, the FIA and FOM. Once approved there, it will then need ratification by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council.
The revised regulations must be proposed to the F1 Commission, which is made up of teams, motorsport ruling body FIA and the sports' commercial arm Formula One Management.
Once approved by the F1 Commission, the regulation needs ratification by FIA's World Motor Sport Council.
According to reports, reduction in race distance is currently only agreed for next season.
