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FIA announces Formula 1 regulation changes for 2027 and 2028
The FIA has approved several significant regulatory changes for Formula 1, focusing on budget cap enforcement and race distances. To prevent teams from bypassing spending limits through other business units, new 2027 operational regulations will mandate a strict physical, digital, and personnel separation between F1 departments and other projects like Formula E, WEC, or product development. This includes restrictions on shared technological assets such as simulators and wind tunnels, as well as mandatory waiting periods for staff transferring between divisions.
Additionally, the FIA confirmed that Grand Prix race distances will be temporarily reduced from 305 kilometers to 290 kilometers for the 2027 season. This measure is intended to help teams adapt to new power unit regulations that shift the balance toward internal combustion engines, which will increase fuel consumption. The reduction aims to avoid the immediate need for costly chassis redesigns to accommodate larger fuel tanks. The standard 305-kilometer race distance is scheduled to return in 2028 as the power unit ratio stabilizes.
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FIA · Ferrari · Formula 1 · Mercedes · Monaco · World Motor Sport Council
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2027, the power distribution will change to 58% internal combustion and 42% electric. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Regulations for 2027 will allow for a higher fuel flow to increase combustion engine power. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The FIA confirmed that the standard Grand Prix distance will return to 305 kilometers in 2028. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl · www.racefans.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2026, the internal combustion engine will provide 53% of total power and the electric system 47%. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The target power distribution for 2028 is 60% internal combustion and 40% electric. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Grand Prix distances will be temporarily reduced to 290 kilometers in 2027. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl · www.racefans.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Monaco Grand Prix distance will remain at 260 kilometers in 2027. www.autoracing.com.br · www.f1head.nl · www.racefans.net