Doc 6 - Race Director's Competition Notes

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Competition Notes outline key procedures, regulations, and safety instructions for teams and drivers.

The document provides detailed instructions for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, covering procedures for qualifying, race starts, pit lane conduct, and track limits. Key points include lap time deletion for double waved yellows in practice, ERS safety checks under parc fermé, pit lane access rules post-race, and specific marshalling procedures for cars entering and exiting the pit lane. Practice starts are permitted in designated areas, and track limit violations at Turn 14 will invalidate the affected lap and the next. Several circuit modifications are noted, including reprofiled lines and barrier relocations. Regulatory references include Articles B1.8.5, B4.1.1, B5.13.6, and Appendix L4.5b, among others.