Doc 24 - P1 and P2 Scrutineering

Technical Delegate's Report

Event: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Date: 26 June 2026 Document No: 24

1. Before the First Free Practice Session (P1)

• Exhaust system components checked against team declarations.
• Driver helmet camera assembly or correct ballast installation verified on all cars.

2. During the First Free Practice Session (P1)

• Checked on all cars:
  • Tyre starting pressures
  • Engine high rev limit bands
  • Instantaneous fuel energy flow
  • Partial load fuel energy flow
  • Fuel temperature
  • Plenum temperature
  • Engine intake air pressure

3. After the First Free Practice Session (P1)

• Checked on all cars:
  • Fuel pressure
  • Engine cooling system logged pressure
  • Maximum turbocharger speed
  • DC sensor temperatures
  • On-track ES state of charge
  • ERS recharge limits
  • Maximum MGU-K power limits
  • Maximum MGU-K speed
  • Custom software versions
• Samples taken from Car 77:
  • Fuel sample
  • Engine oil sample

4. During the Second Free Practice Session (P2)

• Checked on all cars:
  • Tyre starting pressures
  • Engine high rev limit bands
  • Instantaneous fuel energy flow
  • Partial load fuel energy flow
  • Fuel temperature
  • Plenum temperature
  • Engine intake air pressure

5. After the Second Free Practice Session (P2)

• Specific checks:
  • Car 27: Weighed
• Checked on all cars:
  • Fuel pressure
  • Engine cooling system logged pressure
  • Maximum turbocharger speed
  • DC sensor temperatures
  • On-track ES state of charge
  • ERS recharge limits
  • Maximum MGU-K power limits
  • Maximum MGU-K speed
  • Chassis FIA checksum
  • Rear brakes pressure control
  • Custom software versions
  • SECU software versions
  • Tyres used during the day
• Samples taken from Car 27:
  • Fuel sample: Results showed fuels were consistent with approved samples and density changes were within limits.
  • Engine oil sample: FTIR spectroscopy and viscometry showed consistency with approved reference samples.

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

Signed: Jo Bauer (The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate)