Formula 1 and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) reached an agreement at their latest meeting to reduce the race distance from 305 to 290 kilometres. Almost a week ago, the calendar for next season was unveiled, featuring two new races, in Portugal and Turkey, as well as a record ten Sprint races, including one at the Monaco Grand Prix. Shortening the races from 305 to 290 kilometres is another new development for next season that has now been confirmed, after rumours of the change began circulating in early September.24 Races. 10 Sprints. 🏁The 2027 F1 calendar is here! 🤩#F1 pic.twitter.com/GSlCRrpcVb— Formula 1 (@F1) September 16, 2026 The change comes at a time when the regulations are set to undergo several amendments aimed at moving away from the current 50/50 split (in reality 53/47) between the internal combustion engine and electric motor, while reducing the need for excessive energy conservation, with the goal of reaching a 60/40 split by 2028. Next season, the ratio is expected to be 58/42 in favour of the internal combustion engine, which will produce 420kW, while the electric motor will be reduced from 350kW to 300kW.Real Madrid is complaining again – now about Formula 1…This will be achieved by increasing fuel flow, meaning that more fuel will be required to cover a full race distance. Such a situation is not ideal for teams, which would have to increase the size of their fuel tanks and spend a significant amount of money doing so. As a result, a compromise was reached in the form of a 15-kilometre reduction in race distance, equivalent to two or three laps. The exception will be the aforementioned Monaco Grand Prix, which already has a distance of 260 kilometres due to the nature of the streets in the Principality.🚨 | OFFICIAL: Race distances will be reduced from 305km to 290km in 2027, equivalent to 2-3 fewer laps.For races affected by delay, the three hour limit (from race start to end) will be scrapped. A pre-determined hard stop time will be implemented instead for more flexibility.— formularacers (@formularacers_) September 21, 2026 Several other agreements for the 2027 season were also reached at the meeting, including the removal of the three-hour time limit for races that have started and then been stopped, allowing the full distance to be completed, as well as extending free practice sessions if there are interruptions during them. Formula 1 is in Baku this week for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first of three consecutive racing weekends. Due to a local holiday, the action will begin a day earlier than usual, on Thursday. Qualifying will take place on Friday at 15:00, while the race will be held on Saturday at 14:00.21:00: (2.10) Notts County (3.35) Grimzby (3.25)