F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km
F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.
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F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.
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