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: β€œIn 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 ![Extracted image from page 3](images/pre-race-procedure_p3_page.png)