Overview
- The F1 Commission, which approved the package on Monday, September 21, cut standard Grand Prix distance from about 305 km to 290 km for 2027 to reduce each race by roughly two to three laps.
- The change responds to reported increases in power‑unit fuel‑flow allowances for 2027 and is intended to keep fuel consumption and lap counts consistent with the new engine rules.
- The Commission removed the three‑hour total time cap that counted stoppages and instead set a firm on‑track cutoff while keeping the two‑hour active racing limit to protect the chance fans see a full race.
- Gearbox homologation will be dropped for 2027 after manufacturer consultations, restoring development freedom for suppliers and allowing teams and vendors to pursue new gearbox designs.
- The package includes proposed calendar tweaks and new sprint venues—Portugal and Turkey return and sprints in Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi—but all items remain subject to final approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.