12. Passes, Access To The Site And Armbands

Note that the information in this section will be adjusted according to the Protocol in place for any specific Event, which will be detailed in the Appendix 1 document for that Event.

12.1.

Any participant present in any capacity whatsoever in the reserved areas must wear their pass in such a way that it is clearly visible. The Promoter alone is empowered to issue passes. Specific passes will be issued by the Promoter for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.

12.2. Passes

12.2.1.

The following passes will be issued:

Full Access Passes: access to the whole site, including pit garages, pit lane and pit wall, with no restrictions in terms of clothing.

Pit Lane Passes: general entrance, access to the paddock, pit lane and starting grid. During sessions, access to the working lane is restricted to persons wearing helmets. For Competitions according to Article 5.2 cases A, B and C, access to the working lane is restricted to persons wearing fireproof overalls. Access to the pit wall signalling area is limited to working Team members only in the area reserved for the Team. Shorts and open shoes are forbidden in the pit lane. Overalls are not compulsory on the pit wall signalling area. Team members crossing from the pit wall to the pit garage do not need a helmet or overalls, but they must not cross where a pit stop is in progress. Incorrect dress will result in penalties according to the following provision:

a. First offence: Fine of three hundred euros (300 euros)

b. Second offence: Fine of four hundred and fifty euros (450 euros)

c. Third offence: Fine of six hundred euros (600 euros)

Driver Passes: general entrance, access to paddock, pit lane, starting grid and pit wall signalling area as for Pit Lane passes above, as well as to the Media Centre.

Paddock Passes: general entrance and access to the paddock.

Media Passes: general entrance, access to the paddock and media centre. Access to track roads and pit lane is only authorised with appropriate camera (video) sticker and tabard as stated in media briefing documents. Media must wear fireproof overalls and helmets in all cases.

12.2.2.

Passes may only be used by the person for whom they are intended and for the purpose for which they have been issued. Any falsification or duplication of passes, or any passes being used by other persons, will result in confiscation of the pass and will result in the Competitor being fined a minimum of €5 000 as well as any other penalties from the Promoter and/or the Stewards which can go as far as disqualification.

12.3.

Access Teams are not allowed to exclude participants with Full Access or Media passes from their pit garages, and are not authorised to produce or distribute additional passes which supersede those passes distributed by the Promoter. Team members are restricted to the area of the pit wall opposite their own garage.

Officials and the Promoter's representatives with Full Access passes will have access to any Team areas within the circuit boundaries.

12.4. Armbands

The following armbands will be issued for use during pit stops:

• White armbands for the Car Controllers • Green armbands for mechanics (three per entered car in cases A, B and C, two for D) • Yellow armbands for other Team personnel in the working lane (three per car) • Red armbands issued to industry personnel. Industry personnel must abide by the pit lane clothing instructions. • Orange armbands for the vent man (where applicable)

A maximum of one armband may be worn at any time. Armbands may only be worn on the arm. Penalties for any infractions may be imposed by the Stewards.

12.5. Numbers of Passes

The following passes will be given for each car entered during the 2024 season:

Driver	Pitlane	Paddock	Car Passes	Passes
Sprint	2	6	6	4
Endurance	3	7	6	5
Spa	-	10 (incl driver)	12	5

Please note that the amounts above may be altered..

Any loss of passes must immediately be reported to the Promoter.