FIA Tightens 2027 F1 Rules in Major Manufacturer Crackdown

The FIA has introduced stricter operational regulations for the 2027 Formula 1 season to control how teams share personnel, facilities, and data with non-F1 parent divisions. Designed to prevent organizations from bypassing the budget cap, the rules impose strict IT and physical divisions, specifically impacting manufacturer-backed operations involved in projects like Formula E, WEC, and commercial automotive development.

Under the updated rules, staff transfers between F1 and non-F1 roles will face strict cooling-off periods, including a minimum 12-month requirement when departing F1. Additionally, the FIA confirmed that standard Grand Prix race distances will temporarily decrease from 305km to 290km in 2027 before returning to 305km in 2028.