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One F1 boss has revealed teams have ‘come to an agreement’ over shortening races next year at tracks that demand the most fuel consumption.
The F1 boss and team principals have agreed to make urgent changes to the new power units, even if it means shortening races. Suggestions were made to change the power split to 60/40 combustion-electricity from 2027 due to concerns about safety and racing quality.
Max Verstappen has criticized the new rules, with reports suggesting he considered retirement over them. The FIA aims to implement changes for next season as soon as possible to improve the racing experience.
Teams expect higher fuel demand for engines, posing challenges regarding chassis development within the budget cap. To address this, the FIA is considering shortening race distances by one or two laps at circuits with high fuel consumption.
The overall distance would remain close to 305 kilometers, with the idea supported by team principals such as Alan Permane from Racing Bulls. The agreement reached paves the way for adjustments to the regulations and technical requirements for the upcoming F1 seasons.
