Lewis Hamilton blasts controversial F1 decision - 'Makes absolutely no sense to me'

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has publicly criticised Formula 1's decision to shorten race distances from 2027, stating the move 'makes absolutely no sense' to him. Speaking to media at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Wednesday, Hamilton argued that races should actually be lengthened, as the sport is physically less demanding than ever and shorter races risk producing more predictable one-stop strategies. The rule change is driven by the 2027 power unit regulations shifting to a 60/40 ICE/battery split, which increases fuel consumption, and teams want to avoid redesigning cars to accommodate larger fuel tanks.