F1 Commission approves shorter 2027 race distances

Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the 15km reduction and cost rationale, while Racer focuses on preserving racing quality. The Race and Sky Sports confirm the approval. The r/formula1 post quotes the official FIA statement, which establishes the exact distance change and the removal of the 3-hour limit.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most detailed explanation of the 15km reduction, the reasoning behind it, and the approval process, making it the most informative non-paywalled article.