Race Director's Competition Notes for 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

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2026 Belgian Grand Prix

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Document outlining general and competition-specific instructions for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, including regulations on qualifying laps, lapping, safety car restart, pit lane safety, practice starts, track limits, and circuit changes.

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This document is the Race Director's Competition Notes for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, issued on 16 July 2026. It provides general instructions on qualifying session laps, lapping during the race, safety car restart procedures, ERS safety checks, pit lane safety, starting procedure, finishing the race, double waved yellow flags, and specific instructions on parc fermé, marshalling system, practice starts, pit entry/exit lines, qualifying session stoppage, post-qualifying weighing, ERS hazard status, garage departure, track removal points, grid removal, race suspension, grid panel placement, grid procedure, track limits, light panels, end of race procedure, detection lines, FP1 grip conditions, and circuit changes. The notes cite multiple articles from the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations and Appendix L of the International Sporting Code.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.5
B1.8.5 At no time may an F1 Car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person. B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4. B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.13.6
B5.13.6 Withdrawal of Safety Car When the Race Director decides it is safe to end the Safety Car period, the message “SAFETY CAR IN THIS LAP” will be sent to all Competitors and the orange lights on the Safety Car will be extinguished. This will be the signal to the Competitors and drivers that it will be entering the Pit Lane at the end of that lap. At this point the first F1 Car in line behind the Safety Car may dictate the pace and may fall back from the Safety Car, exceeding the maximum allowable gap between the leader and the Safety Car defined in Article B5.13.2b. In order to avoid the likelihood of accidents before the Safety Car returns to the pits, from the point at which the orange lights on the Safety Car are extinguished drivers must proceed at a pace which involves no erratic acceleration or braking nor any other manoeuvre which is likely to endanger other drivers or impede the restart. As the Safety Car is approaching the Pit Entry Road the SC boards will be withdrawn and, other than on the last lap of the TTCS, as the leader approaches the Line the yellow flags will be withdrawn and a green flag and/or green light panel will be displayed at the Line. B5.13.7 Each lap completed while the Safety Car is deployed will be counted as a lap of the TTCS. However,
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B12.1
12.1 Any work requested by the Technical Delegate. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX B3: PROCEDURES FOR REGULATORY SUBMISSIONS Advisory Committee: SAC Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC [TO BE ADDED] 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX B34: INFORMATION REQUIRED 90 DAYS BEFORE A COMPETITION Advisory Committee: SAC Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC PART A. 1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL SPORTING AUTHORITY (ASN). 2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORGANISER. 3. DATE AND PLACE OF THE COMPETITION. 4. START TIME OF THE RACE (AS AGREED WITH THE PERMANENT BUREAU OF THE FIA F1 COMMISSION). 5. ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE, FAX AND TELEX NUMBERS TO WHICH ENQUIRIES CAN BE ADDRESSED. 6. DETAILS OF THE CIRCUIT, WHICH MUST INCLUDE: • LOCATION AND HOW TO GAIN • START LINE OFFSET (LOCATION OF START LINE ACCESS. IN RELATION TO LINE) • LENGTH OF ONE LAP. • LOCATION OF END OF THE PIT LANE IN • DIRECTION (CLOCKWISE OR ANTI- RELATION TO LINE. CLOCKWISE). • NUMBER OF LAPS FOR RACE 7. PRECISE LOCATION AT THE CIRCUIT OF: • STEWARDS’ OFFICE. • PARC FERMÉ. • RACE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE. • DRIVERS’ AND COMPETITORS’ BRIEFING. • FIA OFFICE. • WINNER’S PRESS CONFERENCE. 8. LIST OF ANY TROPHIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS. 9. THE NAMES OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICIALS OF THE COMPETITION APPOINTED BY THE ASN: • STEWARDS. • CHIEF NATIONAL SCRUTINEER. • CLERK OF THE COURSE. • CHIEF NATIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER. • SECRETARY OF THE COMPETITION. PART B. 1. FIA STEWARDS. 5. MEDICAL DELEGATE. 2. RACE DIRECTOR. 6. TECHNICAL DELEGATE. 3. SAFETY DELEGATE. 7. MEDIA DELEGATE. 4. PERMANENT STARTER. 8. STEWARD’S ADVISER. AND, IF APPROPRIATE: 9. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIA 13. A SAFETY CAR DRIVER. PRESIDENT. 14. A MEDICAL CAR DRIVER. 10. A DEPUTY RACE DIRECTOR 11. A DEPUTY MEDICAL DELEGATE 12. AN OBSERVER. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B : SPORTING APPENDIX B45: PODIUM CEREMONY Advisory Committee: SAC Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC At each Event the procedure for the Podium Ceremony is detailed below. 1. MASTER OF CEREMONIES A master of ceremonies will be appointed by the FIA to conduct and take responsibility for the entire podium ceremony. 2. PODIUM a. ROSTRUM AND DAIS The dimensions of the dais must follow those found in the FIA graphic design manual. The distance between the edge of the winner's dais and the retaining barrier of the podium should be a minimum of 120cm to provide a walkway. The place where each person presenting a trophy should stand must be marked on the floor of the podium. Trophies must be laid out on a single table on one side of the podium. The champagne must be on the dais. b. FLAGS Olympic Games style "flat flags" should be used. There must be a minimum space of 50cm behind the podium structure for the flag men. c. FLOOR The podium and steps should be covered in green or dark blue carpet. 3. ANTHEMS a. The national anthem of the winning driver and winning constructor will be played. The Nationalities of the constructors and drivers will be notified to the organiser by the FIA and will accord with Article 9.5.2 of the ISC Code. b. A suitable sound system should be installed to ensure that national anthems, (initiated by the master of ceremonies) are clearly heard with an audio link to the TV broadcast. c. When the champagne shower begins, music should be played. This should not start until the presenters have left the podium. d. A commentary of the podium ceremony should be broadcast to the general public from the platform erected for the TV cameras. 4. TROPHIES Only 4 trophies will be presented during the podium ceremony: a. Winning driver. b. A representative of the winning constructor. c. Second driver. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B : SPORTING d. Third driver. The trophies, which must be in the form of traditional cups, will be provided by the ASN and must show: e. The FIA Formula 1 World Championship o‘icial logo. f. The o‘icial name of the Competition. g. The driver's position. The height of the trophies shall be: h. Winner's and constructor's trophies - no less than 50cm and no more than 65cm high. i. Second and third drivers' trophies - no less than 35cm and no more than 45cm high. The maximum weight per trophy must not exceed 5kg. Trophies must be of a design that is capable of being handled and transported without damage. 5. SCENARIO a. Only three persons should be on the podium to present the trophies. In exceptional circumstances, the master of ceremonies may increase this to four. b. No police, bodyguards or persons not authorised by the master of ceremonies are allowed on the podium. c. The master of ceremonies will inform the TV and public address commentator of the names of the persons presenting the trophies. d. The master of ceremonies must be on the side of the podium where the trophies are located. The persons presenting the trophies will be on the other side. The master of ceremonies will hand the trophies to those presenting them. 6. TELEVISION The ideal position for the TV camera is immediately opposite the podium and at the same height. Under no circumstances must there be a TV camera man on the podium. 7. PARC FERMÉ The parc fermé must be positioned as close as possible to the podium, preferably immediately below, with direct access. As soon as all the F1 Cars have crossed the Line, a course car must go round the track to collect any driver who has finished in the first three but is stranded on the circuit. The drivers must not be delayed in the parc fermé. One person, nominated by the master of ceremonies and in radio contact with them, will be responsible for moving the drivers from the parc fermé to the podium without delay. Only persons authorised by the master of ceremonies may make contact with the drivers before the end of the TV unilateral interviews. 8. UNILATERAL ROOM The unilateral room must be adjacent to the podium. The master of ceremonies will see that the drivers proceed there immediately after the podium ceremony. The room should be suitably ventilated (or air conditioned if the temperature is above 25°C). 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B : SPORTING 9. PRESS ROOM Immediately after the TV interviews, drivers must go to the press room for interviews. 10. WATER + TOWELS 3 bottles of water must be put in the parc fermé (no identification). 3 bottles of water must be put in the unilateral room (no identification). 3 towels must be available in the unilateral room. No other drinks are permitted in the parc fermé or unilateral room. 11. PODIUM PROTOCOL (except for Monaco) The winning driver's award will be presented by the head of state or the prime minister of the host country or the FIA President. If such a person is not available, a comparable person within the host country, or a dignitary of international status should be invited. Should neither of these be available, the President of the ASN will be invited to present the winner's trophy. The constructor's award must be presented by the o‘icial representative of the naming rights sponsor of the Competition. In the absence of a naming rights sponsor, the master of ceremonies will select a suitable person. The second and third drivers' awards must be presented by the President of the ASN, unless local circumstances require an additional dignitary to be present. In this case, the latter will present the second award and the ASN president the third. Should the ASN president be unavailable or presenting the winning driver's trophy, the master of ceremonies will select a suitable replacement. An invitation will be issued to each person attending the podium ceremony, with clear instructions as to the procedure to follow. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B : SPORTING APPENDIX B56: APPROVED CHANGES TO SECTION B FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS Advisory Committee: SAC Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC Changes for 2027 ARTICLE B9: PERSONNEL LIMITATIONS …/… B9.2 Operational Personnel
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.4.1
B3.4.1 Standard Format Competition(s) At each Standard Format Competition: a. With the exception of when a Competitor is using one of their permitted exceptions to Restricted Period 3 (Article B9.5.3), within three (3) hours of the end of FP2 all F1 Cars used during the session (or which were intended for use but failed to leave the Pit Lane) must be covered and ready for FIA seals to be applied. For the purpose of this Article only, an F1 Car is defined as consisting of all the components required to comply with the Technical Regulations with the exception of the Floor Bodywork, the Nose Bodywork, the Front Wing Bodywork and the Rear Wing Bodywork as defined in 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS detailed in Articles C3.5.13, C3.7.1, C3.10.12 and C3.11.8 of the Technical Regulations respectively. Components must be of a specification already used at the Competition or intended as an option at the Competition. Obsolete components or dummy components are not permitted. If the F1 Car is supported on stands, all F1 Car components must be present under the cover. The complete F1 Car, minus any exceptions described in this Article and including any non-fitted components must remain in view of the overhead camera at all times. Permitted breather, heating or cooling devices may be fitted. Failure to comply with this requirement will be equivalent to a breach of Restricted Period 3 (Article B9.5.1c.i.) and failure to comply with both Articles will be considered as a single breach. b) Three (3) hours before the start of FP3, the FIA seals and covers may be removed. B3.4.2 Alternative Format Competition(s)
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.4.2
B3.4.2 Alternative Format Competition(s) At each Alternative Format Competition: a. Within two (2) hours of the end of Sprint Qualifying all F1 Cars used during the session (or which were intended for use but failed to leave the Pit Lane) must be covered and ready for FIA seals to be applied. For marketing purposes this deadline may be extended for one F1 Car from each Competitor for a maximum of two (2) hours by prior arrangement with the Technical Delegate. In the case of a breach of this Article, it will also be considered that the Competitor has breached Article B3.5.7. The relevant driver will be penalised by a single penalty for the combination of both o‘ences. b. Three (3) hours before the scheduled start of the formation lap for the sprint, the seals and covers may be removed but the F1 Cars will remain under parc fermé conditions until the start of the sprint. B3.4.3 All Competitions
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.4.3
B3.4.3 All Competitions At each Competition: a. Within two (2) hours of the end of Qualifying all F1 Cars used during the session (or which were intended for use but failed to leave the Pit Lane) must be covered and ready for FIA seals to be applied. For marketing purposes this deadline may be extended for one F1 Car from each Competitor for a maximum of two (2) hours by prior arrangement with the Technical Delegate. In the case of a breach of this Article, it will also be considered that the Competitor has breached Article B3.5.7. The relevant driver will be penalised by a single penalty for the combination of both o‘ences. b. Five (5) hours before the scheduled start of the formation lap for the Race, the seals and covers may be removed but the F1 Cars will remain under parc fermé conditions until the start of the Race. B3.4.4 Whilst F1 Cars are covered and sealed, they may be fitted with devices to keep them warm.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B2.5.3
B2.5.3 Race Session Duration An exception to the provisions of Article B5.16.1 for the end-of-session signal will be made under the following circumstances: a. Should two hours elapse from the start signal before the scheduled Race distance is completed, the leader will be shown the end-of-session signal when they cross the control line (the Line) at the end of the lap following the lap during which the two (2) hour period ended, provided this does not result in the scheduled number of laps being exceeded. b. Should the Race be suspended (Article B5.14.2) the duration of the suspension will be added to this two (2) hour period up to a maximum total Race duration of three (3) hours, and the leader will be shown the end-of-session signal when they cross the Line at the end of the lap following the lap during which the sum of these periods ended, provided this does not result in the scheduled number of laps being exceeded. If the formation lap for the Race is started behind the Safety Car (Article B5.10), the maximum total Race duration of three (3) hours will commence at the time the green lights on the start gantry are illuminated to signal the Safety Car will leave the grid in accordance with Article B5.10.2.
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FIA International Sporting Code - Article 9.15.1
9.15.1 The Competitor shall be responsible for all acts or omissions on the part of any Person taking part in, or providing a service in connection with, a Competition or a Championship on their behalf, including in particular their employees, direct or indirect, their Drivers, mechanics, consultants, service providers, or Passengers, as well as any Person to whom the Competitor has allowed access to the Reserved Areas. 85 FIA International Sporting Code Application from 1st January 2026 9.15.2 In addition, each of these Persons shall be equally
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.7.2
B5.7.2 or B5.10.8) or standing start resumption (Article B5.15.4), all cars must be: a. Moved Stationary in their allocated grid position for the period after the third second red light is illuminated and before the start signal is given by extinguishing all red lights, as defined in Article B5.7.1b, or; b. Positioned their Car in their allocated grid position on the starting grid in such a way that the transponder is unable to detect the moment at which the F1 Car first moved from its grid position after the start signal is given, or; c. Positioned in their allocated gird position such that no Any part of the contact patch of their its front tyres are outside of the lines (front and sides) at the time of the start signal. At the sole discretion of the stewards, a 5-Second Penalty, a 10-Second Penalty, a Drive-Through Penalty or a Stop-and-Go Penalty, will be imposed on any driver who is judged to have breached this article. B5.12 Virtual Safety Car (VSC)
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.4
B1.8.4 O‘icial instructions will be given to drivers by means of the signals laid out in the ISC Code. Competitors must not use flags or lights similar to these. In accordance with Appendix H of the ISC Code, the light signals displayed on the trackside light panels have the same meaning as flag signals. In accordance with and supplementary to Article 2.5.5b of Appendix H of the ISC Code: a. Single Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce their speed and be prepared to change direction. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements they are expected to have braked earlier and/or discernibly reduced speed in the relevant marshalling sector. b. Double Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce speed significantly and be prepared to change direction or stop. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements it must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap. Furthermore, during a sprint qualifying or qualifying session, any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted. c. Double Waved Yellow Flag during a Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car Period: Any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector during a Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car period, in addition to the requirements of b), must stay above the minimum time set by the FIA ECU in each marshalling sector concerned. B1.8.5 At no time may an F1 Car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B2.5.3
B2.5.3 Race Session Duration An exception to the provisions of Article B5.16.1 for the end-of-session signal will be made under the following circumstances: a. Should two hours elapse from the start signal before the scheduled Race distance is completed, the leader will be shown the end-of-session signal when they cross the control line (the Line) at the end of the lap following the lap during which the two (2) hour period ended, provided this does not result in the scheduled number of laps being exceeded. b. Should the Race be suspended (Article B5.14.2) the duration of the suspension will be added to this two (2) hour period up to a maximum total Race duration of three (3) hours, and the leader will be shown the end-of-session signal when they cross the Line at the end of the lap following the lap during which the sum of these periods ended, provided this does not result in the scheduled number of laps being exceeded. If the formation lap for the Race is started behind the Safety Car (Article B5.10), the maximum total Race duration of three (3) hours will commence at the time the green lights on the start gantry are illuminated to signal the Safety Car will leave the grid in accordance with Article B5.10.2.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.2.2
B4.2.2 Practice Starts on the Grid After the end of each free practice session, as defined in Articles B2.1.1 and B2.1.2, any driver on track when the end-of-session signal is shown may carry out a practice start on the grid. Any such driver wishing to perform a practice start must: a. Cross the Line following the end-of-session signal being shown, complete one (1) further lap and proceed to the grid. b. Perform the start from a marked grid position, pulling as far forward on the grid as possible. c. Under no circumstances perform a practice start if another F1 Car remains stationary in front of them on the same side of the grid. If the Race Director considers it is necessary to stop the conduct of practice starts, a red flag will be displayed, and the orange lights on the start gantry will be illuminated at the Line. In the event of a red flag any driver remaining on the grid must move away slowly and all F1 Cars remaining on track must proceed slowly into the Pit Lane. B4.3 Specific Provisions for Sprint Qualifying and Qualifying Session(s)
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.2.2
B4.2.2 Practice Starts on the Grid After the end of each free practice session, as defined in Articles B2.1.1 and B2.1.2, any driver on track when the end-of-session signal is shown may carry out a practice start on the grid. Any such driver wishing to perform a practice start must: a. Cross the Line following the end-of-session signal being shown, complete one (1) further lap and proceed to the grid. b. Perform the start from a marked grid position, pulling as far forward on the grid as possible. c. Under no circumstances perform a practice start if another F1 Car remains stationary in front of them on the same side of the grid. If the Race Director considers it is necessary to stop the conduct of practice starts, a red flag will be displayed, and the orange lights on the start gantry will be illuminated at the Line. In the event of a red flag any driver remaining on the grid must move away slowly and all F1 Cars remaining on track must proceed slowly into the Pit Lane. B4.3 Specific Provisions for Sprint Qualifying and Qualifying Session(s)
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.2.2
B4.2.2 Practice Starts on the Grid After the end of each free practice session, as defined in Articles B2.1.1 and B2.1.2, any driver on track when the end-of-session signal is shown may carry out a practice start on the grid. Any such driver wishing to perform a practice start must: a. Cross the Line following the end-of-session signal being shown, complete one (1) further lap and proceed to the grid. b. Perform the start from a marked grid position, pulling as far forward on the grid as possible. c. Under no circumstances perform a practice start if another F1 Car remains stationary in front of them on the same side of the grid. If the Race Director considers it is necessary to stop the conduct of practice starts, a red flag will be displayed, and the orange lights on the start gantry will be illuminated at the Line. In the event of a red flag any driver remaining on the grid must move away slowly and all F1 Cars remaining on track must proceed slowly into the Pit Lane. B4.3 Specific Provisions for Sprint Qualifying and Qualifying Session(s)
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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 5b
b) Cars in the fast lane have priority over those re-joining from the working lane. Once a car has left its garage or pit stop position it should blend into the fast lane as soon as it is safe to do so, and without unnecessarily impeding cars which are already in the fast lane.
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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 5d
d) Cars in either the fast lane or working lane may not overtake other cars in the fast lane except in exceptional circumstances e.g., a slow car with an obvious mechanical problem, a stopped car, an obstacle.
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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV
1. Observance of signals The instructions detailed in Appendix H to the International Sporting Code are deemed to be part of this code of driving conduct. All drivers must abide by them. 2. Overtaking, car control and track limits
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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 6
6. Exit from the pit lane a) The section of track from the end of the pit lane leading to the track is designated the “pit exit road”. b) There will be a green light and a red light (or similar signs) at the pit lane exit. Cars may only leave the pit lane when the green light is on (or sign is displayed). c) Except in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the Stewards), or unless otherwise defined by the Race Director, if appointed, or Clerk of the Course, any part of a tyre of a car exiting the pit lane must not cross any line painted on the track for the purpose of separating cars leaving the pit lane from those on the track. For the avoidance of doubt, crossing means that the outside of any tyre should not go beyond the outside, with respect to the pit lane, of the relevant line painted on the track. CHAPTER V - CODE OF DRIVING CONDUCT ON OFFROAD CIRCUITS 1. Observance of signals
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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV
1. Observance of signals The instructions detailed in Appendix H to the International Sporting Code are deemed to be part of this code of driving conduct. All drivers must abide by them. 2. Overtaking, car control and track limits
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.14.3
B5.14.3 Suspension of a Resumption Procedure If at any time after the laps behind the Safety Car at the resumption have commenced track conditions are considered unsuitable to resume competition, the message “RESUMPTION PROCEDURE SUSPENDED” will be sent to all Competitors, red flags will be shown at all marshal posts and at the line, and the orange lights on the start gantry will be illuminated. All F1 Cars must enter the Pit Lane. The first F1 Car to arrive in the Pit Lane should proceed directly to the Pit Lane exit, unless an alternative location in the Pit Lane has been defined by the Race Director. All the other F1 Cars should form up in a line behind the first F1 Car in the order they entered the Pit Lane. All F1 Cars must stay in the Fast Lane. In exceptional circumstances, for reasons of safety the pit entry may be closed before F1 Cars have returned to the Pit Lane. In such circumstances all F1 Cars must proceed slowly to the starting grid, the first F1 Car to arrive on the grid should occupy pole position and others should fill the remaining grid positions in the order they arrive. The procedures set out in Articles B5.15 must then be followed. B5.14.4 Provisions Applicable During a Suspension
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.2.4
B5.2.4 Any F1 Car which does not complete a reconnaissance lap and reach the grid under its own power will not be permitted to start the TTCS from the grid. B5.2.5 Any F1 Car which is still in the Pit Lane when the pit exit is closed after the reconnaissance laps can
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B7.2.1
B7.2.1 General Provisions & Principles a. The absolute limits of electrical DC power of the ERS-K used to propel the F1 Car are defined in Article C5.2.8, and the limits of allowable energy harvested by the ERS-K Recharge are defined in Article C5.2.10. b. No less than four (4) weeks prior to the start of a Competition, the FIA will provide all Competitors with the following information and limitations applicable to the Competition, which must be respected at all times during the Competition: i. Subject to Article C5.2.8i, and only if deemed necessary by the FIA for the sole purpose of ensuring the maximum speed of the F1 Car remains compatible with the design and construction of the relevant circuit, any adjustment(s) of the maximum electrical DC power of the ERS-K, as a function of F1 Car speed, that may be used to propel the F1 Car when Overtake Override Mode is not active. ii. Subject to Article C5.2.8ii, and only if deemed necessary by the FIA for the sole purpose of ensuring the maximum speed of the F1 Car remains compatible with the design and construction of the relevant circuit, any adjustment(s) of the maximum electrical DC power of the ERS-K, as a function of F1 Car speed, that may be used to propel the F1 Car when Overtake Override Mode is active. iii. In accordance with Article C5.2.10, the maximum energy that may be harvested by the ERS-K Recharge on a single lap during track running sessions other than TTCS. iv. In accordance with Article C5.2.10i, the maximum energy that may be harvested by the ERS-K Recharge on a single lap of any TTCS when Overtake Override Mode is not active. v. Subject to Article C5.2.10iii, the additional energy that may be harvested by the ERS-K Recharge on any lap of any TTCS when Overtake Override Mode is enabled and activated when the driver crosses the Line at the start of the lap. vi. In accordance with Article C5.12.6, the maximum rate of reduction of the driver maximum power demand. vii. The value (time) of the “Detection Gap”. viii. The position (lap distance) of the “Detection Line”. ix. The position (lap distance) of the “Activation Line”. x. In accordance with Article C5.12.4, for each circuit, the sectors where a power reduction greater than 150kW, and its value, will be permitted at the start of a power limited pending period. xi. In accordance with Article C5.12.5, for each circuit, the sectors where a reset of the power reduction will be permitted. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS c. The number of Competitions in which Article C5.2.10ii may apply will be limited to a maximum of 8 per Championship. d. A document, for the Championship, containing the provisional information and limitations described in Article B7.2.1b will be provided for all Championship Competitions no later than 30 June of the preceding year. Any amendments to this provisional information will be confirmed by 15 September of the preceding year. If the Championship Calendar is not known by the publication date(s) the Competitions of the preceding Championship will be used. Subsequent modifications to this document may only be applied for new circuits or in the event of a significant di‘erence between the vehicle fundamentals, as described in the document FIA-F1-DOC-C034-A, and the FIA correlated values to match observations during Competitions. e. Exceptionally, for the safe and orderly conduct of a Competition, the FIA may amend any of the information or limitations described in Article B7.2.1b at any time prior to the start of a Competition or during a Competition. f. The location of the Detection Line and Activation Line shall be marked by a solid yellow line crossing the circuit and by signage on at least one (1) side of the circuit adjacent to this line. B7.2.2 Enabling & Disabling of Overtake Override Mode System
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