Doc 2 - Post-Race Checks on Car Number 10, 2026 Dutch GP

Technical Delegate's Report

From: The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate
To: The Stewards
Document: 2
Date: 02 September 2026
Time: 15:53

Overview:
Following the race in Zandvoort, car number 10 was randomly chosen from the top ten cars for comprehensive physical inspections.

Inspection Details

• Target Components: Re-programmable electronic devices and the SECU.
• Electronic Device Check (Article C8.1):
  • A team electronic device containing reprogrammable software was selected.
  • Software version and source code were verified against FIA registrations.
  • A specialized mechanism confirmed that the software version loaded onto the custom unit matched the registered version.
  • A detailed inspection of the source code was performed.
• Additional Verifications:
  • SECU software
  • Configuration files
  • Data offloads

Conclusion

All inspected items were found to be in full compliance with the 2026 Formula One Technical Regulations.

Jo Bauer
The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate