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F1 to restore full grand prix distances in 2028
The FIA will restore standard F1 race distances in 2028, after a one-year reduction.
In 2027, most grands prix will cover 290km instead of the usual 305km, while Monaco will remain at 260km.
The change is linked to new fuel limits and power rules for the 2027 cars, which mean they will use more fuel over a race.
Shorter races are intended to avoid costly car redesigns, including fitting larger fuel tanks.
The regulations confirm that the standard 305km distance returns in 2028, with Monaco still treated as an exception.
The reduction will last only one season, rather than becoming a permanent change.
Lewis Hamilton had criticised the plan, saying races should be longer, not shorter.
The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 will restore standard grand prix distances of 305km in 2028.
Races will be shortened to 290km for the 2027 season, except for Monaco, which will remain 260km.
The reduction is intended to address fuel demands under new rules and limit the need for teams to redesign cars.
The published 2027 regulations state that the 305km distance will apply again from 2028.
Lewis Hamilton previously criticised the planned reduction, saying races should be longer.
- Who
- The FIA and Formula 1. The change affects teams and drivers.
- What
- Standard grand prix distances will return to 305km in 2028 after a one-season reduction to 290km in 2027.
- When
- The shorter distance will apply in 2027, with the 305km distance returning in 2028.
- Where
- Formula 1 grands prix. Monaco is an exception and will remain 260km.
- Why
- The 2027 reduction is intended to address higher fuel use under new rules and avoid costly car redesigns.
The FIA
Lewis Hamilton
Race distance
The FIA
The FIA plans to shorten standard races to 290km in 2027, then restore the 305km distance in 2028.
Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton said races should be longer and that shortening them did not make much sense.
Reasoning
The FIA
The reduction is intended to address higher fuel use and limit the need for teams to redesign cars.
Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton said races were physically easier than before and that tyres could last the race distance.
Formula 1 announced a 15km cut to standard grand prix distances for 2027.
The FIA’s published 2027 regulations confirmed that the 305km distance would return in 2028.
Standard grand prix distances are set to be 290km, except for Monaco, which will remain 260km.
Standard grand prix distances are set to return to 305km.
- 2027 standard distance
- 290km
- 2028 standard distance
- 305km
- Monaco distance
- 260km
- Distance cut
- 15km
- Reason for cut
- Higher fuel use under new rules and avoiding extensive car redesigns
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What people are saying
I think the races should be longer because the races are physically easier than ever before.
So shortening, I don't think, makes much sense.