Doc 65 - Post-Race Procedure

Post-Race Procedure - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

This document outlines the mandatory procedures for the post-race interviews and podium ceremony, in accordance with Article B10 of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations.

1. Top Three Drivers (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

• Parking: Top three drivers must stop on the grid near Grid Position 17.
• Weighing: Drivers must be weighed by the FIA while fully attired (helmet, gloves, etc.).
• Attire: Drivers must remain in their driving suits, zipped up to the neck, throughout the ceremony and interviews.
• Interviews: Post-race interviews will take place in the Pit Lane before moving to the cool-down room.
• Podium Ceremony Order:
  1. Winning Driver
  2. FIA Medal for the Winning Driver
  3. Winning Constructor Representative
  4. 2nd Place Driver
  5. 3rd Place Driver
• Post-Podium: Drivers will be escorted to the TV pen and then to the FIA Press Conference.

2. Other Drivers (4th and beyond)

• Must proceed directly to the TV pen after being weighed in Parc Fermé.
• Must be available for written media if no separate session is organized.

3. Retired Drivers

• Drivers who retire during the race must go to the TV pen as soon as they return to the paddock.

Note: Only team mechanics (with cooling fans), officials, and pre-approved media are allowed in the designated Parc Fermé area. Team PR and physios must wait outside the cool-down room.