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Doc 16 - Post-Sprint Qualifying Procedure

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

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Summary

Post-Sprint Qualifying procedure outlining driver obligations, interviews, and weighing process.

Explanation

This document details the procedural requirements following Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. It mandates that the top three drivers return to the pit lane for weighing and sets specific protocols for media interviews, particularly for the fastest driver who must complete a live interview and photo opportunity. Drivers outside the top three but within the top 10 must also proceed directly to the FIA scales. No regulations or breaches are cited; the document serves purely as an operational guideline for teams and officials.

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