Event Notes

Drivers must stay below 1:29.0 between Safety Car lines during qualifying out laps, race recon laps, and after qualifying.

This document is a procedural note from the Race Director ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, instructing drivers to maintain lap times below 1:29.0 between the designated Safety Car lines in the pit lane during qualifying out laps, reconnaissance laps, and after qualifying sessions. The instruction aims to prevent unnecessarily slow driving that could disrupt session flow or create hazards. No specific regulations are cited, and no penalties or incidents are referenced. The note serves as a reminder of expected conduct under normal operating procedures.