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FIA expects São Paulo GP drivers at anthem position by 13:42

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The FIA expects drivers at the national-anthem position by 13:42 on 8 November. They are due to move there at 13:40, with the anthem scheduled for 13:44.

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For the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix on 8 November, the FIA expects all drivers to be at the national-anthem position by 13:42. They are due to move there at 13:40, and the anthem is scheduled for 13:44.

The FIA notice summarizes Article B10.1.4b of the FIA Formula 1 Regulations, which requires all drivers to be at the front of the grid for the anthem at least 16 minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap. It says any failure to comply with the procedures will be reported to the stewards.

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  1. PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 53 - Pre-Race ProcedureFIA F1 decision documents