Article B2.5.4
Grid for the Race Session
Sporting Regulations
Article B2.5.4
Grid for the Race Session
Chapter: ARTICLE B2: PROCEDURES DURING COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
The starting grid for the race is determined by how drivers finish in qualifying, with adjustments made for any penalties they've received. The FIA arranges drivers in order based on their qualifying results and then applies penalties that might move them backward on the grid.
- Grid positions are primarily based on qualifying session results
- Penalties can alter a driver's starting position on the grid
- Drivers who don't qualify or are unclassified are handled through a specific classification process
- The grid is finalized through a sequential step-by-step process
Official FIA Text
The grid for the Race will be formed in accordance with the results of Qualifying and the classification process. Drivers will be allocated grid positions in a sequence of steps based on penalties, classification, and unclassified status.
grid formationqualifying resultsgrid penaltiesrace startdriver classification
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