Australian Grand Prix 2026 FIA documents
71 documents published by the FIA for the Australian Grand Prix 2026, newest first. Open the official PDF for the full text. Latest document: Mar 8, 2026, 8:37 AM UTC.
Doc 69 - Championship Points (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell leads the drivers' championship with 25 points, followed by Antonelli (18pts) and Leclerc (15pts). Mercedes-AMG leads the constructors' championship with 43 points, followed by Scuderia Ferrari (27pts) and McLaren (10pts).
Doc 68 - Final Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell won, Antonelli second and Leclerc third. Hamilton 4th, Norris 5th, Verstappen 6th. Fastest lap: Verstappen 1:22.091 on lap 43. Piastri and Hulkenberg DNS; Stroll, Alonso, Bottas and Hadjar DNF.
Doc 67 - Race Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant.
Doc 65 - Infringement - Race Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly (turn 10), Bortoleto, Albon, Lawson and Sainz (turn 3): lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 3 or 10.
Doc 64 - Decision - Car 31 - Allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon: no further action - exceeded VSC delta in several mini-sectors during a VSC; stewards found he did not drive unnecessarily slowly.
Doc 62 - Decision - Car 31 - Alleged causing a collision with Car 10 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon: no further action. Contact with Gasly at Turn 3; Gasly had front axle ahead of Ocon's mirror and was entitled to racing room, but Ocon had already turned-in and was committed, so no driver wholly or predominantly to blame.
Doc 63 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged causing a collision with Car 31 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly: no further action. Minor collision with Ocon at Turn 3; Gasly's front axle was ahead of Ocon's mirror at the apex and had racing room, but Ocon had already turned-in, so no driver wholly or predominantly to blame.
Doc 60 - Infringement - Car 43 - Grid Procedure Infringement (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto: Stop-and-Go penalty for team personnel touching Car 43 on the grid after the 15s signal; car failed to start the race from the pit lane.
Doc 61 - Decision - Car 11 - Alleged forcing another driver off the track (Official PDF)
AI summary: Perez: no further action. Lawson attempted an outside overtake at Turn 3; wheel-to-wheel contact at the apex. Lawson's front axle was not ahead at the apex so he was not entitled to space at the exit and was not forced off by Perez.
Doc 59 - Decision - Car 27 - Start Procedure Infringement (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hulkenberg: no further action. Car 27 failed to reach the grid under its own power after reconnaissance laps, was removed to the garage and did not start the race.
Doc 58 - Provisional Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell won, Antonelli second and Leclerc third. Stroll DNF (43 laps); Alonso, Bottas and Hadjar DNF; Piastri and Hulkenberg DNS. Verstappen fastest lap.
Doc 57 - Summons - Car 31 - Alleged driving unnecessarily slowly during VSC (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon summoned to report at 17:15 for allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly under a VSC at 15:30 (alleged breach of B1.8.5/B5.12.2.a).
Doc 56 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli will use a new power unit ancillary component (PU-ANC) for the remainder of the competition; it is one of the six new PU-ANCs allowed for the 2026 season.
Doc 55 - Final Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole, Antonelli second and Hadjar third. Verstappen (20th), Sainz (21st) and Stroll (22nd) permitted to start.
Doc 54 - Parts and parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Approved Parc Fermé replacements/parameter changes on multiple cars: 01 (McLaren), 12 (Mercedes), 03 & 06 (Red Bull), 23 & 55 (Williams/Ferrari), 18 & 14 (Aston Martin), 31 (Haas), 27 & 05 (Audi), 10 & 43 (Alpine), 11 & 77 (Cadillac Ferrari).
Doc 53 - Pre-Race Procedure v2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Pre-race procedure: drivers move to National Anthem position at 14:40 (must be in place by 14:42); National Anthem at 14:44 — drivers must remain only in their race suits during the anthem. Diagram attached; non-compliance reported to Stewards.
Doc 52 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Sainz: new energy store unit (ES) and new control electronics unit (PU-CE). Sainz, Stroll and Bortoleto: each using a new power unit ancillary component (PU-ANC).
Doc 51 - Post-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-race procedure: Master of Ceremonies runs podium. Top 3 return to pit lane exit, are weighed fully attired, interviewed, given Pirelli cap, escorted to cool-down room then podium, TV pen and press conference. Drivers 4th+ and retirees to TV pen after weighing. Suits must be done up to the neck.
Doc 50 - Pre-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers move to national anthem position at 14:40; must be in position by 16:42. National Anthem at 14:44; drivers must remain in race suits for its duration. Non-compliance will be reported. See attached anthem diagram.
Doc 49 - Provisional Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole, Antonelli second and Hadjar third. Verstappen (20th), Sainz (21st) and Stroll (22nd) permitted to start.
Doc 48 - Final Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole with 1:18.518, Antonelli second (1:18.811) and Hadjar third (1:19.303). Russell set pole and fastest lap (1:18.518).
Doc 47 - P3 and Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Extensive technical checks carried out; fuel and engine‑oil samples taken (engine oil: Car 03 after P3, 23 & 18 before Q, 12 after Q; fuel: 23, 41 & 18 before Q, 81 & 12 after Q). Gear ratios confirmed as declared. SECU/software versions recorded per team. All items compliant.
Doc 45 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto, Hamilton, Russell, Albon, Lawson and Antonelli: lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10.
Doc 46 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon, Ocon, Hulkenberg and Bortoleto: no further action. Bortoleto had a mechanical failure and couldn't maintain required speed; others slowed to allow a clear track despite exceeding 1:37.0 between the Safety Car lines.
Doc 44 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times - Yellow Flags (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc: qualifying lap time deleted for passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector.
Doc 43 - Decision - Car 18 - Failing to set a lap time within 107% (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll granted permission to start despite failing to set a Q time within 107%; team cited Alonso's Q time proving car pace, Stroll's experience/practice laps and a damaged oil line. Car to be placed on the grid per Article B2.5.4.
Doc 42 - Infringement - Car 12 - Released in an unsafe condition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli: Mercedes fined €7,500 for releasing Car 12 in an unsafe condition — a duct cooling fan remained attached, detached on track, caused debris and damage and forced a red flag.
Doc 41 - Infringement - Car 10 - Released in an unsafe condition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly: BWT Alpine fined €5k after a left-front wheel component detached when Car 10 exited the garage in Qualifying, released in an unsafe condition.
Doc 40 - Decision - Car 55 - Failing to set a lap time within 107% (Official PDF)
AI summary: Sainz: permission granted to start the Race despite failing to set a qualifying time within 107% of Q1; will be placed on the grid in accordance with Article B2.5.4.
Doc 39 - Decision - Car 3 - Failing to set a lap time within 107% (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen granted permission to start the Race despite failing to set a qualifying time within 107%; car to be placed on the grid per Article B2.5.4.
Doc 35 - Decision - Car 12 - Alleged pitlane incident (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli: no further action. Car 12 inched slightly into the fast lane during qualifying red flag; a team member pushed it back to avoid hindering others, which was not deemed prohibited work.
Doc 36 - Summons - Car 10 Alleged released in an unsafe condition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly (10): team representative required to report to the Stewards at 17:40 regarding an alleged unsafe release from the garage.
Doc 37 - Summons - Car 12 Alleged released in an unsafe condition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli: team representative to report to the stewards regarding an alleged unsafe release of the car from the garage.
Doc 38 - Provisional Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole with a time of 1:18.518, Antonelli second (1:18.811) and Hadjar third (1:19.303).
Doc 34 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell using a new energy store (ES), new control electronics unit (PU-CE) and a new power unit ancillary component (PU-ANC) for the remainder of the competition; all uses are within his allowed 2026 allocations.
Doc 33 - Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Perez: lap time 1:42.572 in Free Practice 3 deleted for not using the track at Turn 3.
Doc 32 - Free Practice 3 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell fastest with 1:19.053, Hamilton second (1:19.669) and Leclerc third (1:19.827). Sainz: no time recorded.
Doc 31 - Timetable V4 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Timetable V4: Sat — FP3 12:50–13:50, F1 Qualifying 16:00–17:00; support sprint races (F3, F2, Supercars) and promoter activities. Sun — Drivers' Parade 13:00, F1 Grand Prix 15:00 (58 laps or 120 mins); support feature races (F3, F2).
Doc 30 - Post-Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-qualifying procedure: Top three return to the pit lane to the 1/2/3 boards, be weighed fully attired, interviewed in Parc Fermé, then photo backdrop, FIA press conference and TV pen. Drivers 4–10 and Q1/Q2 eliminations attend TV pen after weighing. All other drivers must proceed to FIA scales立即
Doc 29 - Race Director's Competition Notes V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: New competition notes: max-time limit from Second Safety Car Line to First Safety Car Line during/after qualifying and recon laps; lapping pre-warning at 3.0s and blue at 1.2s; ERS safety check after covers off; DAW enabled after Turn 1; qualifying stoppage threshold 75s; pit-lane access message;ble
Doc 28 - Curfew (Official PDF)
AI summary: Oracle Red Bull Racing: first of four permitted exceptions for team personnel being within the circuit confines overnight granted; no action required.
Doc 25 - Infringement - Car 63 - Failure to follow Race Director Instruction - Practice Start (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell: warning for performing a practice start outside the designated area; he said sun haze obscured the grid boxes but was so far forward (ahead of pit wall protection).
Doc 27 - Decision - Car 43 - Allegedly Driving Unnecessarily Slow (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto: no further action. Car suffered a 'false neutral' and he positioned to reach the designated exit; driving not considered unnecessarily slow or unsafe.
Doc 26 - Infringement - Car 63 - Pit Lane Incident (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell received a reprimand for causing contact with Lindblad (Car 41) in the pit lane by inching into and partially blocking the fast lane when no suitable gap existed.
Doc 24 - P1 and P2 Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant. Fuel and engine-oil samples taken from Car 43 and Car 77 passed analysis (fuel density within limits; oils consistent with approved references). Car 63 weighed. Multiple tyre, engine, ERS, MGU‑K, sensor and software checks performed.
Doc 23 - Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Deleted lap times for Antonelli (12), Norris (1), Russell (63), Albon (23), Colapinto (43), Hulkenberg (27), Hamilton (44), Alonso (14), Verstappen (3) and Leclerc (16) for not using the track at turns 2, 3, 6, 9 and 10.
Doc 21 - Summons - Car 63 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's Competition Notes - Practice Starts (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell required to report to the stewards at 18:00 for an alleged failure to follow Race Director instructions (practice start infringement).
Doc 22 - Race Director's Notes - SC2 - SC1 Time (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers must stay below 1:37.0 between the Safety Car lines (per pit lane drawing) on any laps during and after the end of Qualifying and during reconnaissance lap(s) when the pit exit is opened for the Race.
Doc 19 - Summons - Car 43 - Driving Unnecessarily Slowly (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto summoned to report to the Stewards at 17:45 for alleged breach of driving unnecessarily slowly/erratically or potentially dangerous to other drivers (FIA Reg. B1.8.5).
Doc 18 - Summons - Car 41 - Alleged Causing a Collision in the Pit Lane (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lindblad summoned to stewards for a pit‑lane incident with Russell and alleged failure to follow Race Director Competition Notes Item 15.
Doc 20 - Free Practice 2 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri fastest with a time of 1:19.729, Antonelli second (1:19.943) and Russell third (1:20.049). Perez: no time set.
Doc 17 - Summons - Car 63 - Alleged Causing a Collision in the Pit Lane (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell summoned to Stewards (report 17:20) over a pit‑lane incident with Car 41; alleged breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 5b and/or failure to follow Race Director Competition Notes Item 15.
Doc 16 - Infringement - Free Practice 1 Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Deleted lap times for Bortoleto (5), Russell (63), Verstappen (3), Antonelli (12), Ocon (31), Sainz (55), Colapinto (43), Hadjar (6), Bearman (87), Hamilton (44) and Perez (11) for not using the track at turns 2,3,4,9,10 and 12.
Doc 15 - Free Practice 1 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc fastest with 1:20.267, Hamilton second (1:20.736) and Verstappen third (1:20.789). Stroll slowest (21st) 1:50.334, 3 laps; Norris completed only 7 laps (19th).
Doc 14 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
Doc 13 - Entry List V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Entry List V2: drivers entered for the event. First entries: Piastri, Norris and Russell. Full entry list attached.
Doc 12 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview V2 (Official PDF)
Doc 11 - Entry List (Official PDF)
AI summary: Entry list: Piastri, Norris and Russell are the top three entries; full driver and team list attached.
Doc 10 - Self Scrutineering (Official PDF)
Doc 9 - Car Presentation Submissions (Official PDF)
Doc 8 - Race Director's Competition Notes (Official PDF)
AI summary: Race Director competition notes: procedures on qualifying/recon lap maximum times, parc fermé cameras, lapping/blue-flag rules, ERS safety checks, pit-lane/fast-lane procedures, track limits, qualifying stoppage and post-qualifying weighing, and circuit changes (Turn 2, Turn 6, Turn 10).
Doc 7 - Car Display Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Each team must display one car in their pit-stop position between 11:00–12:00 on Friday; the other car must be available for viewing in the garage. If only one car carries new major aero/bodywork, that car must be displayed. Media stay in the pit fast lane; TV crews may shoot in the working lane. In
Doc 6 - Power Unit Information (Official PDF)
AI summary: PU limits: Race normal 8.0MJ, Overtake 8.5MJ, Qualifying 7.0MJ, FP 8.5MJ, Out-laps 8.5MJ. Max PU power reduction rate 50 kW/s. Power-limited distance 3518m. Detection gap 1.0s; detection line 4650m (TBC); activation line 4713m. Sectors with >150kW reduction: T11-T13 (4100–4550m, max 350kW). MGUK DC/
Doc 5 - Competition Notes - Circuit Map, Pit Lane Drawing, Emergency Exits Map and Quarantine Zone (Official PDF)
AI summary: Circuit map, pit-lane drawing, emergency exits map and ERS battery containment/quarantine zone. Pit garage allocations, safety car lines, pit entry/exit and marshal positions shown. Contact: Elissa Butchard (+61 417 107 309).
Doc 4 - Timetable V3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Timetable V3: full weekend schedule with session start times for F1 practice sessions, qualifying, sprint, Grand Prix (15:00), support series races and promoter/pit‑lane activities.
Doc 2 - Competition Visa (Official PDF)
AI summary: FIA Visa 1F1/0226. Race start Sunday 15:00. Albert Park: lap 5.278 km, 58 laps (120 min), clockwise. Protest €20k; Appeal €5k + €20k deposit (teams/drivers) or €1k + €20k (others); Right of Review €20k. Race Director Rui Marques; Safety Car Maylander; Medical Car Reindler.
Doc 3 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mandatory race tyres: C3 and C4; Q3 tyre: C5.
Doc 1 - Restricted Periods (Official PDF)
AI summary: Restricted Periods 1 and 2 will not apply at this Competition due to force majeure (ongoing travel and freight disruptions).
Doc 4 - Day 2 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli first, Piastri second and Verstappen third. Bottas 16th (slowest).
Doc 3 - Day 1 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell fastest with a time of 1:33.459, Piastri second (1:33.469) and Leclerc third (1:33.739).
Doc 2 - Race Director's Pre-Season Testing Notes V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Practice starts limited to RHS concrete apron at pit exit and end-of-session grid; stopping in the fast lane while pit exit open prohibited. Intercom operational; weigh bridge only if called. Team manager Zoom Wed/Fri 20:30. Pit lane working lane levelled. Grid removal via gates adjacent to grid 2 &
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