Procedure

Post-race procedure for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix outlining podium ceremony, interviews, and media obligations.

This document outlines the post-race procedure for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, including mandatory attendance at interviews and the podium ceremony for the top three drivers. Drivers must remain fully attired in their driving suits until after the podium event, per Article B10.2.2 of the Sporting Regulations. The top three are escorted through weigh-in, interviews, podium ceremony, TV pen, and press conference in a defined sequence. Drivers finishing 4th and below must proceed to the TV pen and remain available for media. The document serves as a procedural directive, not a penalty or infringement notice.