Doc 53 - Post-Race Procedure

Notices/Procedures

This document outlines the post-race interviews and podium ceremony procedures for the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix, issued by the FIA Formula One Media Delegate.

Post-Race Interviews & Podium Ceremony Procedure

Key Steps for Top Three Drivers:

  • Return to Pit Lane: Drivers finishing in the top three must return to the Pit Lane where the 1, 2, 3 boards are located.
  • Weighing: Drivers will be weighed by the FIA, fully attired (helmet, gloves, etc.). Water will be provided in the parc fermé area.
  • Designated Area Access: Only team mechanics (with cooling fans), officials, FIA pre-approved TV crews, and photographers are allowed in the designated area. No team PR personnel or driver physios are permitted until the podium ceremony concludes.
  • Attire: Drivers must remain fully attired in their driving suits, 'done up' to the neck, not opened to the waist, throughout the post-race interviews and podium ceremony.
  • Interviews: Post-race interviews will take place in a designated area, with the interviewer selected by the Commercial Rights Holder.
  • Parc Fermé: Drivers must not interfere with parc fermé protocols.
  • Cool Down Room: After interviews, drivers will be escorted to the cool down room and given a Pirelli Cap.
  • Podium: Drivers will then proceed to the Podium area (1, 2, 3 Rostrum and Dias).
  • Ceremony Order:
    • Announcement of 3rd and 2nd placed drivers to their respective podium steps.
    • Announcement of the winning driver to their position.
    • National Anthems and flag display.
    • Dignitaries present trophies.
    • Trophy acceptance order: Winning Driver, FIA Medal for Winning Driver, Representative of Winning Constructor, 2nd Place Driver, 3rd Place Driver.
  • Post-Podium: The top three drivers will be escorted to the TV pen, then to the FIA Press Conference.

Procedures for Other Drivers:

  • 4th Place and Beyond: Drivers from 4th place onwards must go directly to the TV pen after being weighed in Parc Fermé, remaining fully attired.
  • Written Media: Drivers from 4th place onwards without a scheduled written media session must be available for interviews in the written media zone next to the TV pen after their TV interviews.
  • Retired Drivers: Drivers who retire must go to the TV pen (and written media pen if no written media session is organised) immediately upon returning to the paddock.

An attached diagram illustrates the Post Race Podium Ceremony and Parc Fermé layout.

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