Australian Grand Prix Free Practice 2 - Results
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Article B2.1.3
Free Practice Session Classification
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
Free Practice sessions are ranked based on each driver's fastest single lap time. The driver with the quickest lap gets first place, the second quickest gets second place, and so on down the grid.
- Classification is based solely on fastest lap time achieved during the session
- Drivers are ranked from fastest to slowest
- Only the single best lap for each driver counts toward the classification
- Free Practice results do not affect the actual race grid positions
Official FIA Text
Classification determined by fastest lap time set by each driver, with fastest in first position, second fastest in second position, and so on.
Article B2.1.1
Free Practice Sessions - Standard Format
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
On Friday, teams get two one-hour practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) with a 2-3 hour break between them to test their cars and strategies. If extra tire compounds are available, FP2 extends to 90 minutes. Saturday morning brings FP3, another one-hour session that must start at least 18 hours after FP2 ends.
- FP1 and FP2 are held on Friday, separated by 2-3 hours of downtime
- FP2 can be extended from 60 to 90 minutes if additional tire specifications are provided
- FP3 takes place on Saturday morning with a mandatory minimum 18-hour gap after FP2
- All three sessions are one hour each (or 1.5 hours for FP2 in specific conditions)
Official FIA Text
Two 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1, FP2) separated by 2-3 hours on first day. If additional tyre specs provided, FP2 extended to 1.5 hours. FP3 (1 hour) on second day, starting min 18 hours after FP2 end.
Article B1.1.5
Instructions And Communications To Competitors
Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
The stewards and race director communicate official instructions to teams through special circulars and publish all results through an official document system. Any official decisions must be issued within 25 minutes and require acknowledgment from the teams.
- Stewards and Race Director use special circulars to issue official instructions to competitors
- All classifications and results are published through the Document Management System
- Decisions must be issued within 25 minutes of an incident
- Teams must acknowledge receipt of official decisions
Official FIA Text
Stewards or Race Director may give instructions via special circulars. Classifications and results published via Document Management System. Decisions given within 25 minutes with acknowledgment required.
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