Formula 1's Distance Dilemma: A Shift in Priorities? The latest announcement from the FIA, governing body of motorsport, has reduced the maximum distance of grand prix races by 15 kilometers for the 2027 season.
This change reflects a broader shift in Formula 1's priorities, driven in part by the growing ratio of electrical power to internal combustion engines.
By 2028, electric power will dominate, and with it comes a need for more fuel storage capacity.