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Doc 8 - Car Display Procedure

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

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Car display procedure for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix outlines timing, positioning, and media access rules.

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This document details the car display procedure for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, mandating that between 10:00 and 11:00 on Friday, each team must place one car at their pit stop position and the other in the garage. The car with new, untested aerodynamic components must be the one displayed if applicable. Media are restricted to the fast lane for photography, while TV crews may operate in the working lane. The procedure may move indoors under adverse weather. Compliance with Article B10 of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations is referenced.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B10
B10.1.1 Day before on track running a. Up to six drivers will be selected to participate in o‘icial media and promotional activities (as defined by the Media Delegate) for a maximum duration of one (1) hour during a two (2) hour period, commencing 23 hours prior to the scheduled start of FP1. i. Any driver not taking part in an o‘icial FIA Press Conference (as designated by the Media Delegate) must take part in a separate written media and broadcast session organised by their team. ii. These separate media sessions will take place in time slots defined by the Media Delegate and must not be held at the same time as any o‘icial FIA Press Conference. b. Within a one (1) hour period commencing 20 hours and 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of FP1, six (6) drivers must be available for fan engagement activities for a maximum period of thirty (30) minutes each (this window includes the time required to travel to and return from the fan activity) within the one (1) hour period. This time period may be subject to change according to specific event requirements; any changes will be communicated to the relevant Competitors no later than four (4) weeks in advance. c. Each Competitor must provide a summary document to the Media Delegate listing the name and brief description of all major aerodynamic and bodywork components and assemblies that have not been run at a previous Competition or TCC and are intended to be run at the Competition (requirements and format as defined by the Media Delegate, in conjunction with the Commercial Rights Holder). This summary document must be provided no later than twenty-three (23) hours prior to the scheduled start of FP1. The contents of this document will remain with the FIA and the Commercial Rights Holder and will not be provided to the media until one (1) hour before the start of the pre-event F1 Car display, at which time it will be distributed by the DMS. B10.1.2 First day of on track running
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