Pre Race Procedure
Austrian Grand Prix · 2026 · 28 June 2026 · Doc 38
2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
26 - 28 Jun 2026
From The FIA Formula 1 Media Delegate Document 38
To All Teams, All Officials Date 28 June 2026
Time 10:06
Title Pre-Race Procedure
Description Pre-Race Procedure
Enclosed 2026 Austrian Grand Prix - Pre-Race Procedure.pdf
Roman De Lauw
The FIA Formula 1 Media Delegate
2026 A G P USTRIAN RAND RIX
26 – 28 June 2026
From The FIA Formula 1 Media Delegate
To All Officials, All Teams Date 28 June 2026
NOTE TO TEAMS: PRE-RACE PROCEDURE
Please find below a summary of the requirements for the Pre-Race activities and National
Anthem as set out in Article B10.1.4b of the FIA F1 Regulations: “In any case, no less than
sixteen (16) minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap all drivers must be
present at the front of the grid for the playing of the national anthem.”
14:40:00 Drivers move to National Anthem Position. Drivers will be expected to be in
position no later than 14:42:00.
14:44:00 The National Anthem. For the duration of the National Anthem all Drivers must
remain attired only in their race suits.
Failure to comply with these procedures will be reported to the Stewards.
Please see the attached National Anthem Diagram.
Roman De Lauw
The FIA Formula 1 Media Delegate
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