Doc 96 - Race Scrutineering

Document 96 - Race Scrutineering Report

Date: 03 May 2026 Time: 17:17

Before the Race:

• Part Replacements (after 11:50 and before race start):

  • Haas Ferrari Car 87: Steering Wheel

• Technical Checks on Car 87 (Haas Ferrari):

  • Front wing digitally scanned and compared with CAD drawings and previous submissions for conformity with 2026 F1 Technical Regulations.
  • Front wing flap adjustable range digitally checked.

• Flexibility Tests:

  • Car 16: Rear wing bodywork and rear wing flap flexibility tests.
  • Cars 01, 12, 44: Asymmetric and symmetric front wing bodywork flexibility tests, and front wing flap flexibility tests.

• Sampling:

  • Fuel Samples: Cars 18 and 27.
  • Engine Oil Samples: Cars 14 and 27.

• Grid Checks:

  • All cars had fitted tyres and tyre heating blankets disconnected at the "5-Minutes" signal.
  • Temperature of LHS and RHS front and rear tyres checked on cars 55, 23, 41, 87, 27, 05, 10, and 77.
  • Minimum tyre starting pressure of LHS and RHS front and rear tyres checked on all cars.

After the Race:

• Weighed Cars:

• Aerodynamic Component/Bodywork Area Checks (Cars 12 and 23):

  • Floor Body (Article C3.5.1)
  • Floor Foot (Article C3.5.2)
  • Floor Sidewall (Article C3.5.3)
  • Floor Board (Article C3.5.5)
  • Floor Bib (Article C3.5.6)
  • Floor Leading Edge Device (Article C3.5.7)
  • Floor Fence (Article C3.5.9)
  • Floor Corner (Article C3.5.10)
  • Plank Assembly (Article C3.6.1)
  • Mid Chassis (Article C3.7.3)
  • Mirror (Article C3.7.5)
  • Tail (Article C3.9.1)
  • Rear Wing Endplate Body (Article C3.11.2)
  • Rear Wing Brace (Article C3.11.3)

• Additional Post-Race Checks:

  • Pre and post-Race fuel mass check on car 63.
  • Physical oil consumption check on car 14.
  • Fuel pressure of all cars during qualifying session.
  • Engine high rev limit bands on all cars.
  • Fuel flow meter calibration checksums on all cars.
  • Instantaneous fuel energy flow on all cars.
  • Fuel temperature on all cars.
  • Plenum temperature on all cars.
  • Engine intake air pressure on all cars.
  • Maximum turbocharger speed on all cars.
  • PU and MGU-K power reduction rates on all cars.
  • DC sensor code and calibration checksums on all cars.
  • DC sensor temperatures on all cars.
  • On-track ES state of charge on all cars.
  • ERS recharge limits on all cars.
  • Maximum MGU-K power limits on all cars.
  • Maximum MGU-K speed on all cars.
  • Torque coordinator demands on all cars.
  • Torque control on all cars.
  • Session type confirmed for all cars.
  • Chassis FIA checksum on all cars taking part in the Race.
  • Rear brakes pressure control on all cars.
  • Brake temperature warnings on all cars.
  • Steering wheel of all cars.
  • Race start data of all cars.
  • Single clutch paddle use for Race start on all cars.
  • No classified car exceeded 80 km/h when leaving the formation grid prior to the start of the Race.
  • Maximum front wing adjuster system transition time on all cars.
  • Maximum rear wing adjuster system transition time on all cars.
  • Tyre starting pressures of all cars during the race.
  • Tyres cold pressure on car 44.
  • Tyres used by all drivers during the race.

• Fuel and Oil Sample Analysis:

  • Fuel Sample (Car 16): Checked for density and analyzed by gas chromatography. Results confirmed conformity with pre-approved fuels and density change within permitted limits.
  • Engine Oil Sample (Car 16): Analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy and viscometry. Results consistent with reference engine oil samples approved by competitors.

Conclusion: All car weights and checked items conformed to the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.

Issued by: Jo Bauer, The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate