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What exactly is a grand prix anyway?

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What exactly is a grand prix anyway?

By Chris Medland - Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

The F1 Commission's decision to shorten GP lengths from 2027 is the latest sign that no corner of the sport is safe from Formula 1's push to evolve. Not even the drivers can agree on whether that's a good thing.

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