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From 2027, F1 Grands Prix will be shorter after commission approval
Formula 1 is preparing a major change to race format, with shorter events set to arrive from 2027.
22 September 2026 1 min read 3 views
The Formula 1 Commission has approved a plan to shorten Grands Prix starting in 2027. The idea is to make races more compact and, according to supporters, better suited to modern audience habits.
The details will now be worked out with the FIA, teams and promoters. For Italian fans, it could mark a historic shift in race weekend format after years of little change.
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