Race Director's Competition Notes for 2026 United States Grand Prix

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

B5.13.1 Deployment of Safety Car The Safety Car may be brought into operation to neutralise a TTCS upon the order of the Race Director. When the order is given to deploy the Safety Car the message “SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED” will be sent to all Competitors, all FIA light panels will display “SC”, all marshal’s posts will display waved yellow flags and “SC” boards, and the Safety Car will join the track with its orange lights illuminated regardless of where the leader is. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS B5.13.2 During a SC Deployment

B5.13.8 If the Safety Car is still deployed at the beginning of the last lap, or is deployed during the last lap, unless the Race Director deems the continued presence of the Safety Car after the end-of-session signal is required, it will enter the Pit Lane at the end of the lap and the F1 Cars must proceed to take the end-of-session signal without overtaking before the Line. In such circumstance, the SC boards and the yellow flags will not be withdrawn but, as the Safety Car is approaching the Pit Entry Road, the orange lights on the Safety Car will be extinguished. This will be the signal to all Competitors and drivers that the Safety Car will be entering the Pit Lane at the end of that lap. The chequered flag will be shown at the Line in accordance with Article B5.16.1. If the Race Director deems the continued presence of the Safety Car after the end-of-session signal is required the orange lights on the Safety Car will remain illuminated, this being the signal to all drivers that they must follow the Safety Car. The Safety Car will lead all cars across the Line, either on track or in the pit lane as instructed by the Race Director. The chequered flag will be shown at the Line in accordance with Article B5.16.1. The Safety Car will subsequently lead all cars into the pit lane, and into the designated Parc Fermé area, at the end of the following lap. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS B5.14 Suspension Procedure(s)