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FIA allows shorter F1 races from 2027, removes 3-hour cap

The FIA Formula One Commission approved reducing the official Grand Prix distance from 305km to 290km starting in 2027 and removed the strict three-hour time cap, allowing more flexibility to complete full race distances.

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FIA allows shorter F1 races from 2027, removes 3-hour cap
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Key facts

  1. 01Official Grand Prix distance reduced from 305km to 290km starting in 2027
  2. 02Strict three-hour event cap abolished
  3. 03Decision finalized by FIA Formula One Commission
  4. 04Change provides flexibility to complete full race distances

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How each country tells it

SingaporeRegulatory update
Typical headline, translated
F1 commission agrees shorter races from 2027
Emphasises

Singaporean coverage notes the commission's agreement to shorter races and ongoing governance of the sport

Mentions less

No detailed discussion of potential benefits or drawbacks

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · CNA Sport

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