2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Document 44: Pre-Race Procedure

From: The FIA Formula 1 Media Delegate To: All Teams, All Officials Date: 04 October 2026 Time: 09:11

NOTE TO TEAMS: PRE-RACE PROCEDURE Please find below a summary of the requirements for the Pre-Race activities and National Anthem as set out in Article B10.1.4b of the FIA F1 Regulations: “In any case, no less than sixteen (16) minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap all drivers must be present at the front of the grid for the playing of the national anthem.”

⏱️ Schedule

• 14:40:00 - Drivers move to National Anthem Position. (Drivers will be expected to be in position no later than 14:42:00).
• 14:44:00 - The National Anthem. For the duration of the National Anthem all Drivers must remain attired only in their race suits.

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• Note: Failure to comply with these procedures will be reported to the Stewards.
• Please see the attached National Anthem Diagram.