P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A proposal to shorten some races, and reduce laps to the grid, has won support from teams
Teams have shown support for a proposal to shorten races and reduce laps to the grid as part of a package of measures aimed at changing Formula 1’s power units by 2027. The shift from a 50/50 power split between combustion and electrical energy to a 60/40 ratio has been a focal point following a team meeting after the Miami Grand Prix. Increasing the fuel flow rate to achieve this shift raised concerns about the need for redesigned power units and bigger fuel tanks. To address the issue of insufficient tank sizes for some teams planning to carry over their chassis due to cost caps, discussions have included the possibility of shortening races at fuel-demanding venues by one or two laps. While support for shorter races has been confirmed, challenges remain regarding the financial burden of hardware changes and the fate of the catch-up mechanism ADUO. Efforts to reach a consensus on these issues are ongoing at the Canadian Grand Prix.
