Article B5.16.3
Post-race procedure and parc fermé
Sporting Regulations
Article B5.16.3
Post-race procedure and parc fermé
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
After the race ends, all cars must go directly to parc fermé (the secure area) without stopping or picking anything up. The winner can celebrate, but only if it's safe, doesn't suggest the car broke rules, and doesn't delay the podium ceremony.
- All cars must proceed directly to parc fermé without unnecessary delay
- Cars cannot receive any objects during the journey to parc fermé
- The winning driver may perform a celebration act if it is safe and doesn't delay the podium
- Celebration acts cannot question the legality of the car
Official FIA Text
After receiving the end-of-session signal all Cars must proceed directly to the parc fermé without unnecessary delay and without receiving any object. The winning driver may perform a celebration act provided it is performed safely, does not question the legality of the Car, and does not delay the podium ceremony.
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