2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

06 - 08 March 2026

From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate Document 53

To All Teams, All Officials Date 08 March 2026

Time 12:45

Title Pre-Race Procedure v2

Description Pre-Race Procedure v2

Enclosed 2026 Australian Grand Prix - Pre-Race Procedure v2 .pdf

Roman De Lauw

The FIA Formula One Media Delegate

2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

06 – 08 March 2026

From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate

To All Officials, All Teams Date 08 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.”

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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