Technical Delegate's Report

Event: 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Date: 07 March 2026
From: The FIA Formula One Technical Delegate
To: The Stewards

1. Third Free Practice (P3) Inspections

• Checks on all cars: Tyre starting pressures, fuel pressure, engine cooling system pressure, fuel flow meter calibration, fuel energy flow (instantaneous/partial), fuel and plenum temperatures, engine intake pressure, turbocharger speed, DC sensor parameters, and ERS/MGU-K limits.
• Specific Checks: Engine high rev limit bands were checked on selected cars (81, 01, 63, etc.).
• Samples: Engine oil sample taken from Car 03 (Daniel Ricciardo).

2. Before & During Qualifying

• Samples: Fuel samples from Cars 23, 41, 18. Oil samples from Cars 23, 18.
• Gear Ratios: Confirmed for all cars as per declared ratios.
• Weight & Distribution: Checked for Cars 63, 16, 44, 55, 30, 27, 10, 77 during the session.

3. Post-Qualifying Scrutineering

• Weighing: Cars 81, 01, 63, 12, 06, 16, 44, 41, 30, 05 were weighed.
• Aerodynamic/Bodywork Checks: Detailed inspection of Floor (Body, Foot, Sidewall, Board, Corner), Nose, Chassis, Roll Hoop, Sidepod, Wings (Front/Rear), and more on Cars 63, 16, and 06.
• Software: SECU software versions were verified for all teams (SR1826 + B125/BE48/B124).
• Analysis: Fuel and oil samples were analyzed via gas chromatography and FTIR spectroscopy; all were found to be in conformity with the regulations.

Conclusion: All items checked were found to be in conformity with the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.