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Formula One Commission approves shorter races in 2027

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What happened

Formula One races are set to be shorter in 2027 as the Formula One Commission approved a plan to cut race distances across the board from 305 kilometres to 290km. "In line with the refinements to the Power Unit regulations to be introduced in 2027 on fuel flow, a reduction in the total race distance from 305km to 290km was approved," motorsports ruling body FIA said in a statement on Monday evening.

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