Doc 75 - Race Scrutineering
Technical/Scrutineering
Technical Delegate's Report - Race Scrutineering
Event: 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Date: 15 March 2026 From: The FIA Formula One Technical Delegate
1. Pre-Race Part Replacements
The following parts were replaced today after 13:50 and before the race start:
- McLaren Mercedes (Car 01): SRU
- Red Bull Racing RB Ford (Car 03): ES cooling system, Rear wing assembly
2. Physical and Digital Checks
- Deflection Tests: Car 10 (Rear wing), Cars 01 and 06 (Front floor).
- Skids: Hardness and density checked on cars 01, 12, 03, 16, 55, 18, 31, 27, 10, and 11.
- Grid Checks: Tyre temperatures and starting pressures were verified for all cars.
3. Post-Race Weighing
The following cars were weighed and found compliant:
| Car # | Team | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Mercedes | George Russell |
| 12 | Mercedes | Kimi Antonelli |
| 06 | Red Bull Racing RB Ford | Isack Hadjar |
| 16 | Ferrari | Charles Leclerc |
| 44 | Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton |
| 55 | Williams Mercedes | Carlos Sainz |
| 41 | Racing Bulls RB Ford | Arvid Lindblad |
| 30 | Racing Bulls RB Ford | Liam Lawson |
| 31 | Haas Ferrari | Esteban Ocon |
| 87 | Haas Ferrari | Oliver Bearman |
| 27 | Audi | Nico Hülkenberg |
| 10 | Alpine Mercedes | Pierre Gasly |
| 43 | Alpine Mercedes | Franco Colapinto |
| 11 | Cadillac Ferrari | Sergio Perez |
| 77 | Cadillac Ferrari | Valtteri Bottas |
4. Technical Analysis
- Aerodynamics: Extensive bodywork checks (Floor, Nose, Wings) on cars 63, 55, and 30.
- Fuel & Oil: Samples taken from cars 63, 16, and 12. Analysis confirmed compliance with approved specifications.
- Software/Sensors: ERS, MGU-K, and fuel flow meter calibration checksums were verified for all cars.
Conclusion: All car weights and items checked were found to be in conformity with the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.
Jo Bauer FIA Formula One Technical Delegate