Technical Delegate's Report

Event: 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Date: 14 March 2026
From: The FIA Formula One Technical Delegate
To: The Stewards

1. Before the Qualifying Practice Session

• Fuel Samples: Car numbers 30 and 11.
• Engine Oil Samples: Car number 11.

2. During the Qualifying Practice Session

• Weighing and Weight Distribution: Cars 12, 16, 44, 55, 18, 31, 10, 43, 11, and 77.
• Aerodynamic Component Checks (Car 31): Extensive check including floor, nose, chassis, sidepods, and wing profiles (Articles C3.5.1 to C3.11.2).
• Tyre Pressures: Starting pressures checked on all cars.

3. After the Qualifying Practice Session

• Weighing: Cars 81, 01, 63, 12, 03, 06, 16, 44, 87, and 10.
• Detailed Aerodynamic Checks: Performed on cars 06, 16, and 10.
• General Checks (All Cars): Fuel pressure, engine cooling system, fuel flow meter calibration, ERS limits, MGU-K speed, torque sensors, and steering wheels.
• Software Checks: SECU software versions were verified for all teams.
• Final Samples: Fuel and oil samples taken from cars 01 and 06 were found to be in conformity.

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

Jo Bauer
FIA Formula One Technical Delegate