Doc 52 - Pre-Race Procedure
Notices/Procedures
This document, issued by the FIA Formula One Media Delegate, outlines the pre-race procedure for the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix.
Key Information:
- Document Number: 52
- Date: 09 November 2025
- Time: 08:41
- From: The FIA Formula One Media Delegate (Cameron Kelleher)
- To: All Teams, All Officials
Pre-Race Procedure Summary:
Article 19.4.b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations mandates specific requirements for pre-race activities and the National Anthem.
- Driver Presence: 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 National Anthem.
National Anthem Schedule:
- 13:42:00: Drivers move to the National Anthem Position. During the National Anthem, all drivers must remain in their race suits.
- 13:44:00: The National Anthem commences.
Compliance:
- Failure to comply with these procedures will result in a report to the Stewards.
- An attached National Anthem Diagram provides further visual guidance (see page 3 of the original document).