Article B3.1.1
Initial Scrutineering
Sporting Regulations
Article B3.1.1
Initial Scrutineering
Chapter: ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
Before each Grand Prix weekend begins, teams must inspect their cars and officially declare them as ready to race. They have a 4-hour window starting 4 hours before the first practice session to complete this inspection, and must submit their declaration at least 2 hours before practice begins.
- Initial scrutineering must start no earlier than 4 hours before FP1
- Teams must submit their declaration at least 2 hours before FP1 starts
- Each team is responsible for carrying out their own initial car inspection
- This is the official process to verify cars meet technical regulations before competition
Official FIA Text
Each Competitor will carry out initial scrutineering of their Cars, commencing four hours prior to the start of FP1 and submit declaration no later than two hours before FP1 start.
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