Pre Race Procedure
Japanese Grand Prix · 2026 · 29 March 2026 · Doc 52
2026 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
27 - 29 March 2026
From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate Document 52
To All Teams, All Officials Date 29 March 2026
Time 10:28
Title Pre-Race Procedure
Description Pre-Race Procedure
Enclosed 2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Pre-Race Procedure.pdf
Roman De Lauw
The FIA Formula One Media Delegate
2026 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
27 – 29 March 2026
From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate
To All Officials, All Teams Date 29 March 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 B10.1.4.b of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting 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.”
13:40:00 Drivers move to National Anthem Position. Drivers will be expected to be in
position no later than 13:42:00.
13:44:00 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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