Document 77 - 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix - Technical Delegate's Report (Race)<br><br>> Issued by: The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate<br>> Date: 08 November 2026<br>> Time: 17:58<br><br>## 📋 Summary of Checks<br><br>The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate has released the technical report following the race at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix. All checked cars and components complied with the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.<br><br>### 🔍 Before the Race<br>- CAD Scans & Comparisons: Spare RHS front corner of cars 51 and 87 scanned and compared with CAD drawings.<br>- Flexibility Tests: Rear wing main plane & flap, outboard floor edge on car 14; central floor on cars 01, 12, 03.<br>- Systems Checks: Clutch paddle linearity checks on cars 63 and 77.<br>- Sampling: Fuel samples taken from cars 12, 06, 30 and engine oil samples from 06, 30.<br>- Grid Checks: Tyre heating blankets disconnected at the 5-minute signal; minimum starting pressures checked on all cars.<br><br>### ⚖️ After the Race (Scrutineering)<br>- Car Weights: All finishing cars were weighed.<br>- Aero & Bodywork Checks: Cars 81, 03, 27 checked for multiple areas (Floor Body, Floor Foot, Sidewall, Board, Leading Edge Device, Fence, Corner, Nose, Chassis, Roll Hoop, Mirror, Sidepod, Engine Cover, Tail, Wing Profiles, Endplates, etc.).<br>- Power Unit & Electronics: Fuel pressure, cooling pressure, rev limits, fuel flow, energy flow, temperatures, intake pressure, turbo speed, MGU-K power limits/speed, torque control, DC sensors, ES state of charge, ERS recharge limits checked on all cars.<br>- Start & Brake Checks: Rear brakes pressure control (cars 81, 01, 63, 12, 03, 06, 16, 23), race start data, single clutch use, 80 km/h formation grid speed limit checked.<br>- Fuel & Oil Analysis: Fuel and engine oil samples taken from car 16 analyzed via gas chromatography and FTIR spectroscopy/viscometry (confirmed compliant with reference samples).<br>- Random Physical Inspection: Car 23 randomly selected for extensive physical inspection (throttle pedal assembly compliance with Articles C8.2, C8.6, and FIA-F1-DOC-001).<br><br>> Conclusion: All car weights and items checked were found to be in compliance with the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.