Start Procedure
Proposed pit exit open
Timer starts automatically when time is set
15:00
Press start when pit exit opens
Next
Current
Passed
Radio call
15:00
Pit exit opens — recon laps
Art.37.1
10:00
Pit lane closed · Non-essential off grid — Art.37.3
Art.37.3
3:00
All wheels must be fully fitted
Art.37.4
1:00
Engines start — team personnel leaving grid
Art.37.5
0:15
All personnel clear of grid
Art.37.5
0:00
Formation lap
Art.37.6
Predicted restart time
Timer starts automatically when time is set
5:00
Confirm restart time — Art.43.1
Next
Current
Passed
Radio call
5:00
Restart confirmed — countdown started
Art.43.1
3:30
Car on the ground with wheels fitted
🎧 PREMA
3:00
All wheels must be fully fitted
Art.43.3
2:00
Lapped cars extra lap procedure
Art.43.4
1:05
Engines start · Use blowers to cool
🎧 PREMA
1:00
Engines start — personnel leaving fast lane
Art.43.5
0:25
Stand away · Do not touch the car
🎧 PREMA
0:15
All personnel and equipment clear of fast lane
Art.43.5
0:10
10 seconds to green flag
🎧 PREMA
0:00
Race resumes behind safety car
Art.43.7
Immediately — red flag shown
Reduce speed. Stay above ECU delta every sector. Proceed slowly to pit lane.
Art. 27.5 / 42.2
All cars form up in line in the fast lane. First car to pit exit.
Art. 42.2
Race clock does not stop. Timekeeping continues throughout.
Art. 42.4a
Work permitted in fast lane
Engine start and preparation
Art. 42.4b i
Cooling and heating devices
Art. 42.4b ii
Brake air ducts and radiator ducts
Art. 42.4b iii/iv
Driver comfort changes
Art. 42.4b v
Damaged wheels/tyres or tyre spec change
Art. 42.4b vi
Genuine accident damage repair including replacement of assemblies
Art. 42.4b vii
Front and rear wing aero — existing parts only, nothing added or replaced
Art. 42.4b viii
Front and rear push rod suspension length
Art. 42.4b ix
Laptop data download
Art. 42.4b x
Tyre pressure check and adjustment
Art. 42.4b xi
If race cannot be resumed
Results taken at end of penultimate lap before lap during which red flag was shown.
Art. 43.10
🏎️ Grid Procedure
🚩 Red Flag Restart