Event Notes

Doc 32 - Race Director Notes - SC2 - SC1 Times

2026 Japanese Grand Prix

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Summary

Drivers must stay below 1:52.0 between Safety Car lines during qualifying out laps and reconnaissance laps.

Explanation

The note instructs drivers to maintain a lap time below 1:52.0 between the Safety Car lines during out laps after qualifying and during reconnaissance laps ahead of the race. This is to prevent unnecessarily slow driving that could impact safety or timing. No specific regulations are cited in the document text.

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