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  "id": 15888046,
  "title": "Formula 1 set to restore full race distances in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/formula-1-set-to-restore-full-race-distances-in-2028",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/formula-1-set-to-restore-full-race-distances-in-2028-1.500718550"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dubai: Formula 1 will reinstate its traditional grand prix distance in 2028, following a temporary reduction next season. The maximum race distance will be shortened by 15km for the 2027 campaign, falling from 305km (189.5 miles) to 290km (180.2 miles). The decision was made in response to circumstances surrounding the engine regulation changes coming into effect next year. The new hybrid power…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}