Chinese Grand Prix 2026 FIA documents
76 documents published by the FIA for the Chinese Grand Prix 2026, newest first. Open the official PDF for the full text. Latest document: Mar 15, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC.
Doc 77 - Championship Points (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell leads the drivers' championship with 51 points, followed by Antonelli (47pts) and Leclerc (34pts). Mercedes leads the constructors' championship with 98 points, followed by Ferrari (67pts) and McLaren (18pts).
Doc 76 - Final Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli won, Russell second and Hamilton third. Verstappen DNF (45 laps), Alonso DNF (32 laps), Stroll DNF (9 laps). Piastri, Norris, Bortoleto and Albon DNS. Antonelli set fastest lap 1:35.275 on lap 52.
Doc 75 - Race Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Parts replaced pre-race: Norris (1) SRU; Verstappen (3) ES cooling system and rear wing. Fuel/oil samples taken from Russell (63), Leclerc (16) and Antonelli (12). Aero checks on Russell (63), Sainz (55) and Lawson (30). All cars compliant.
Doc 74 - Infringement - Race Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen, Bearman, Lindblad and Antonelli had listed race lap times deleted for not using the track at Turns 2 or 14.
Doc 73 - Provisional Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli won, Russell second and Hamilton third. Antonelli set fastest lap (1:35.275). Verstappen DNF (45 laps), Alonso DNF (32), Stroll DNF (9). Piastri, Norris, Bortoleto and Albon DNS.
Doc 72 - Infringement - Car 31 - Causing a collision with Car 43 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon received a 10s time penalty for causing a collision with Colapinto at Turn 2; stewards found Ocon wholly to blame as he had no right to racing room on the inside (front axle not ahead of Colapinto's mirror).
Doc 71 - Final Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli on pole, Russell second and Hamilton third. Albon required to start from the pit lane.
Doc 70 - Parts and parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Parc Fermé: Parts/parameter replacements approved for Piastri(81), Norris(1), Russell(63), Verstappen(3), Hadjar(6), Lawson(30), Stroll(18), Hulkenberg(27) and Bortoleto(5).
Doc 69 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar will use a new energy store unit (ES) and a new control electronics unit (PU-CE) for the remainder of the competition; each is one of the three new units permitted for the 2026 season.
Doc 68 - Infringement - Car 23 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon required to start the race from the pit lane for changing the suspension setup while under Parc Fermé.
Doc 67 - Parc Fermé Issues (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon required to start the race from the pit lane due to changes to the suspension setup.
Doc 65 - Post-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Top three stop at grid position 17 to be weighed fully attired, interviewed in the Pit Lane, given a Pirelli cap and escorted to the cool-down room then podium; national anthems and trophies presented in order. Drivers 4th+ and retirees go to the TV pen after weighing; restricted access to the area.
Doc 64 - Pre-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers move to National Anthem position at 14:40; must be in position by 14:42. National Anthem at 14:44; drivers must remain attired only in their race suits during the anthem. Failure to comply will be reported to the Stewards. See attached diagram.
Doc 63 - Provisional Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli on pole, Russell second and Hamilton third.
Doc 62 - Final Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli on pole with a time of 1:32.064, Russell second (1:32.286) and Hamilton third (1:32.415).
Doc 61 - Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant.
Doc 60 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Ocon, Bearman, Lindblad, Stroll, Antonelli and Russell: no further action. Exceeded 1:56.0 between SC lines but were not deemed to have driven unnecessarily slowly; Car 12 and Car 63 had technical issues.
Doc 59 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times - Yellow Flags (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lindblad, Lawson, Ocon and Russell: qualifying lap times deleted for passing through a double-waved yellow flag sector.
Doc 58 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Sainz, Russell and Hamilton: qualifying lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 2 and 14. Sainz's 1:36.698 deleted; Russell and Hamilton had PIT laps deleted.
Doc 57 - Provisional Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli on pole with a time of 1:32.064, Russell second (1:32.286) and Hamilton third (1:32.415).
Doc 56 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bottas using a new control electronics unit (PU-CE; 1 of 3 allowed) and a new power unit ancillary component (PU-ANC; 1 of 6 allowed), both within the season allocation.
Doc 55 - Championship Points after Sprint (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell leads the drivers' championship with 33 points, followed by Antonelli (22pts) and Leclerc (22pts). Mercedes leads the constructors' championship with 55 points, followed by Ferrari (40pts) and McLaren (18pts).
Doc 54 - Final Sprint Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell won, Leclerc finished second and Hamilton third. Leclerc set fastest lap. Perez (11th) received a 5s time penalty for SC infringement. Hulkenberg, Bottas and Lindblad DNF.
Doc 52 - Infringement - Car 10 - Released in an unsafe condition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly (BWT Alpine) fined €5k for releasing Car 10 with an antenna shield attached that dislodged on track; team released the car in an unsafe condition.
Doc 53 - Sprint Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant. Antonelli (12) LHS front wheel retention device replaced. Piastri (81) and Norris (04) spare LHS front corner scanned. Bortoleto (05) clutch check. Sainz (55), Alonso (14) and Bortoleto (05) fuel/oil samples analysed; tyre pressures/temps and PU/ERS checks ok; weights conform.
Doc 51 - Infringement - Car 6 - Failing to follow Race Director's instruction (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar: warning for not following Race Director instruction on practice starts — Car 6 partially straddled the white line between Pit Exit Road and track; driver said it was a mistake/confusion; warning issued.
Doc 49 - Infringement - Car 11 - Safety Car ECU minimum time (Official PDF)
AI summary: Perez received a 5s time penalty for exceeding the minimum ECU-set time behind the safety car; Car 11 failed to stay above the minimum time for two mini sectors during SC deployment.
Doc 50 - Infringement - Sprint Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen: lap time deleted for not using the track at Turn 3.
Doc 48 - Infringement - Car 12 - Causing a Collision with Car 6 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli received a 10s time penalty for causing a collision with Hadjar in the Sprint at Turn 6, Lap 1; Antonelli locked a rear wheel and understeered into Hadjar, who was pushed wide.
Doc 47 - Provisional Sprint Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell won, Leclerc second and Hamilton third. Perez (19th) had a 5s time penalty applied; Hulkenberg, Bottas and Lindblad DNF. Leclerc fastest lap 1:34.753 (lap 18).
Doc 45 - Summons - Car 6 - Alleged Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar required to report to the Stewards at 12:00 for an alleged breach — failing to follow Race Director instructions (practice start infringement).
Doc 46 - Summons - Car 10 - Alleged unsafe release of Car 10 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly summoned for alleged unsafe release of Car 10 at 10:30; driver and team representative to report to the Stewards at 12:20.
Doc 44 - Final Sprint Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole, Antonelli second and Norris third. Albon required to start from the pit lane. Perez permitted to start.
Doc 43 - Parts and Parameters been replaced and or changed during Sprint Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Parts/parameters replaced in Parc Fermé before the Sprint for cars 81, 12, 3, 55, 41, 27, 5 and 11 (wing elements, floor, brake ducts, steering wheel parameters, fuel system). Replacements approved by the FIA technical delegate.
Doc 42 - Infringement - Car 23 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon required to start the Sprint from the pit lane for changing the suspension setup while the car was under Parc Ferme.
Doc 41 - Parc Fermé Issues (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon (car 23) required to start the Sprint from the pit lane due to changes to the suspension setup.
Doc 40 - Post-Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-qualifying: top three return to pit lane, be weighed in full kit, interviewed in Parc Fermé, photo/backdrop, then press conference and TV pen. Drivers eliminated in Q1/Q2 and Q3 P4–P10 to attend TV pen after weighing. Scales via pit lane; Parc Fermé diagram attached.
Doc 39 - Post-Sprint Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-sprint procedure: top three to return to the pit lane, be weighed while fully attired, then interviewed in Parc Fermé, photographed on the backdrop, escorted to the FIA press conference and then to the TV pen. Drivers 4th+ go to the TV pen after being weighed; retirees must go to the TV pen on戻
Doc 38 - Provisional Sprint Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole, Antonelli second and Norris third. Perez permitted to start.
Doc 37 - Final Sprint Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole with a time of 1:31.520, Antonelli second (1:31.809) and Norris third (1:32.141).
Doc 35 - Decision - Car 11 - Failing to set a lap time within 107% (Official PDF)
AI summary: Perez granted permission to start the Sprint despite failing to set a qualifying time within 107%; stewards found his practice times satisfactory and car 11 will be placed on the grid per regulations.
Doc 36 - P1 and Sprint Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant. Extensive technical checks carried out (exhausts, fuel/engine/ERS/sensors, aero components). Cars weighed: 3,30,10,6,44,23,31,81,1,63,12,16,87. Fuel/oil samples taken from 30,10,87.
Doc 34 - Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Yellow Flags) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon: lap time deleted for passing through a double waved yellow flag sector in Sprint Qualifying.
Doc 30 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged impeding of Car 3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly: no further action. Alleged impediment of Verstappen (Car 3) at Turn 14 during Sprint Qualifying; Verstappen said he was not impeded and stewards took no further action.
Doc 33 - Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll, Hamilton, Lawson, Lindblad, Sainz, Albon, Antonelli, Bortoleto and Russell: no further action after exceeding 1:56.0 between the Safety Car lines in Sprint Qualifying; stewards found they did not drive unnecessarily slowly and did not impede others.
Doc 32 - Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll, Bortoleto, Albon, Bearman and Verstappen had their sprint qualifying lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 9 or 16.
Doc 31 - Race Director's Competition Notes V3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Competition notes: max lap-time between Safety Car lines for reconnaissance/qualifying/sprint; Parc Fermé cameras must remain uncovered; clarified lapping/blue-light, pit-lane/fast-lane and practice-start rules; ERS checks after covers-off; 5‑min pit-exit rule; qualifying may not resume if stopped <
Doc 29 - Timetable V3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Timetable V3: Sprint Qualifying Fri 15:30, Sprint race Sat 11:00 (19 laps or 60 mins), Grand Prix Sun 15:00 (56 laps or 120 mins). Practice sessions Fri 08:20 and 11:30.
Doc 28 - Decision - Car 12 - Alleged impeding of Car 1 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli: no further action. Norris said he was on a "pushing warm up lap" not seeking a meaningful lap time, so he was not impeded when Antonelli exited the pits at Turn 1.
Doc 27 - Provisional Sprint Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell on pole, Antonelli second and Norris third. Hamilton 4th, Piastri 5th. Bottas 21st. Russell pole/fastest lap 1:31.520.
Doc 26 - Summons - Car 3 - Alleged impeding by Car 10 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly summoned to Stewards for allegedly impeding Car 3 in Turn 14 at 15:57; driver and team to report at 16:50.
Doc 23 - Summons - Car 12 - Alleged impeding of Car 1 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli required to report to the Stewards for allegedly impeding Car 1 in a turn at 15:51 (alleged breach of Article B4.1.1).
Doc 25 - Summons - Car 10 - Alleged impeding of Car 3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly required to report to the Stewards at 16:50 regarding alleged impeding of Car 3 in Turn 14 at 15:57.
Doc 24 - Summons - Car 1 - Alleged impeding by Car 12 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris required to report to the stewards at 16:30 over an alleged impeding by Car 12 in a turn at 15:51.
Doc 22 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: New PU elements declared for this Competition.
Doc 21 - Infringement - Free Practice 1 Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto, Hamilton, Bortoleto, Norris, Piastri, Alonso, Stroll and Leclerc: lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 2, 6, 9, 14 and 16 in FP1.
Doc 20 - Infringement - Car 23 - Breach of Practice Start Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon received a reprimand (driving) for performing a practice start while Car 12 was stationary in front on the same side of the grid; stewards noted longer 2026 car preparation times (~20s) as mitigation and he braked once aware.
Doc 19 - Race Director Notes - SC2 - SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers must stay below 1:56.0 between the Safety Car lines (see pit lane drawing) on any laps during and after Sprint Qualifying or Qualifying, and on reconnaissance lap(s) when the pit lane is open for the Sprint or the Race.
Doc 18 - Free Practice 1 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell fastest with 1:32.741, Antonelli second (1:32.861) and Norris third (1:33.296).
Doc 17 - Summons - Car 23 - Alleged breach of Practice Start Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon summoned to stewards at 1300 for alleged practice start on the grid while another car was stationary.
Doc 16 - Post-Sprint Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post‑Sprint qualifying procedure: top three return to the Pit Lane and be weighed; fastest driver only will receive the live post‑SQ interview, Pirelli photo and pooled TV; no Press Conference. Drivers outside top 3 must proceed to FIA scales immediately; no drinking or actions to increase weight.
Doc 15 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar will start with a new ICE, TC, EXH, MGU-K and PU-ANC. Alonso will start with a new ES, PU-CE and PU-ANC. Stroll and Ocon will start with a new PU-ANC. All elements conform to allocation limits.
Doc 14 - Entry List (Official PDF)
AI summary: Entry list published: Piastri, Norris, Russell, Antonelli, Verstappen, Hadjar, Leclerc, Hamilton, Albon, Sainz, Lindblad, Lawson, Stroll, Alonso, Ocon, Bearman, Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Gasly, Colapinto, Perez and Bottas.
Doc 13 - Self Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant.
Doc 12 - Curfew (Official PDF)
AI summary: McLaren, Mercedes, Oracle Red Bull, VISA Cash App Racing Bulls, Alpine and Cadillac personnel were within circuit confines for 13 hours from 17:30 on 11 Mar (42–29 hours before P1). This was the first of six permitted exceptions; no action.
Doc 11 - Race Director's Competition Notes V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event information and track map. Changes: reduced back kerb height at Turn 3; tyre barrier realigned at Turn 7 (left-hand side); TSP 17 moved to 100m before Turn 14.
Doc 10 - Car Presentation Submissions (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ferrari: halo pillar winglet added. Racing Bulls: rear brake-duct winglet/profile modified. Haas: small winglet added to rear impact structure. Audi: updated front‑wing flap/endplate and revised nose. Cadillac: diffuser trailing‑edge winglet changes and mirror‑stay surface update. Other teams: no更新s
Doc 9 - PU elements used per driver up to now (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell used 2 ES, 2 PU-CE and 2 PU-ANC; Sainz used 2 ES, 2 PU-CE and 2 PU-ANC; Antonelli, Stroll and Bortoleto have used 2 PU-ANC. All other listed drivers remain on their first set of all PU elements.
Doc 8 - Car Display Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Car display: Fri 10:00–11:00 one car per team in pit-stop position, the other in the garage. If only one car carries new major aero/bodywork it must be displayed. Outside car may do pit-stop practice but must return. Adverse weather: procedure may be moved to garage (5min notice) or use awnings. Any
Doc 7 - Competition Notes - Circuit Map, Pit Lane Drawing, Emergency Exits Map, Battery Containment Area and Red Zone (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event information and track map.
Doc 6 - Race Director's Competition Notes (Official PDF)
AI summary: Competition notes: max lap‑time limit between Safety Car lines (slow‑lap monitoring), parc fermé cameras must be on, lapping system 3.0s pre‑warning/1.2s blue, safety‑car restart pace rule, ERS covers‑off daily check, pit‑lane/fast‑lane and practice‑start rules, qualifying weighing, pit‑exit track‑l
Doc 5 - Competition Notes - Pirelli Preview (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mandatory race tyres: C2 and C3.
Doc 4 - Competition Visa (Official PDF)
AI summary: Competition visa 2F1/020326 granted. Circuit lap 5.451 km, race 56 laps (start 15:00). Timetable, officials and stewards listed. Protest fee €20k.
Doc 3 - Post-Race Checks on Car 63, 2026 Australian GP (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell (63): car randomly selected among the top ten for inspection; front wing adjuster system components inspected and found compliant with Articles C3.10 and C8.
Doc 2 - Power Unit Information (Official PDF)
AI summary: PU limits: max recharge per lap — Sprint/Race 8.5 MJ (overtake off), 9.0 MJ (overtake on); Qual/FP/Out laps 9.0 MJ. Max PU power reduction rate 100 kW/s; power-limited distance 3125 m. Overtake: gap 1.0s; detection line 5130 m (L22/SC1); activation 5250 m (L23). Sectors T7-T9 (1950-2500 m) and T11-T
Doc 1 - Race Director's Notes - Wednesday Curfew (tyre management) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Restricted Period 1 on Wednesday reduced by 6 hours for this event; up to six operational personnel per competitor permitted solely for tyre preparation after tyre fitting by the tyre supplier.
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