Shanghai Gathering: Top Team Brass Address Media Ahead of Chinese Grand Prix
The Chinese Grand Prix weekend brought together three prominent team figures for an official media engagement. Flavio Briatore, Jonathan Wheatley, and Laurent Mekies fielded questions from the assembled press corps during the day's team representatives conference.
As the Formula 1 circus descended on Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, the sport's media gathered to hear from some of the paddock's most influential voices. The day's team representatives press conference featured three notable figures: Flavio Briatore, Jonathan Wheatley, and Laurent Mekies, who took to the stage to discuss the weekend's events and broader motorsport matters.
The three executives fielded questions covering a range of topics pertinent to the current 2026 season, offering insights into their respective teams' strategies and perspectives on the sport's current landscape. The conference provided media representatives with a direct line to decision-makers operating at the highest levels of Formula 1 competition.
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Article B10.1.1
Day before on track running
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
On the day before a race weekend starts, up to six drivers are required to participate in official media activities and fan meet-and-greets for a limited time. These drivers must do press conferences or team media sessions and spend time with fans, all within strict 30-minute to 1-hour time windows.
- Maximum six drivers selected for media and promotional activities
- On-track running limited to 1 hour within a 2-hour window, 23 hours before FP1
- Drivers must participate in FIA Press Conference or separate team media sessions
- Six drivers must be available for fan engagement activities for maximum 30 minutes each
Official FIA Text
Up to six drivers selected for official media and promotional activities for maximum one hour during two hour period 23 hours prior to FP1. Drivers must participate in FIA Press Conference or separate team media sessions. Six drivers must be available for fan engagement activities for maximum 30 minutes each.
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