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41. Free Practice, Pre-Qualifying Practice, Qualifying Practice and Warm-Up

41.1.

Save where these Sporting Regulations require otherwise, pit and track discipline and safety measures will be the same for all practice sessions as for the races.

41.2.

No driver may take the start of a race without having taken part in qualifying practice, except in a case of force majeure duly recognised as such by the Stewards. Drivers who set a time within 120% of the fastest time during the relevant session during pre-qualifying or free practice may be authorised by the Stewards to take part in the race.

41.3.

During the free pracice, pre-qualifying and qualifying practice sessions and the warm-up if applicable, controls on the tyre markings may be carried out before the cars take to the track under the orders of the marshals, and there will be a green light and a red light at the pit lane exit. Cars may only leave their working area according to the procedure detailed in Article 34.15. Cars may only leave the pit lane when the green light is on at the start or restart of a session. Further, a blue flag or a blue flashing light will be shown at the pit lane exit to warn drivers leaving the pit lane if cars are approaching on the track.

41.4. Event format for Cases A and C -- three and six-hour races

41.4.1 Free Practice

There will be one free practice session of a maximum of 120 minutes, which may be divided into sessions according to the Official Timetable of the Event. There will be no Parc Fermé after this session unless requested by the Stewards or as provided for in Article 35.1.

41.4.2 Pre-Qualifying

There will be one pre-qualifying session of a maximum of 60 minutes. The following principles apply during this session : - Only the S7 set of tyres is authorised for use during the session. In case of puncture or other damage, teams may use other tyres from their allocation for the Event, but this must be notified to the Technical Delegate by the end of the session at the latest. - No refuelling is authorised during the session - Each car must complete a minimum of 8 (eight) full laps from timing line to timing line. Cars which fail to complete the minimum stated number of laps will be reported to the Stewards. Except for cases of force majeure, they may receive a sporting penalty. - Cars may not be pushed into their garages once the session has started. - Cars may be stopped at the scrutineering garage for checks during and/or after the session.

Further restrictions may be added on the work that can be undertaken during the session, to be confirmed by Sporting Note during the Season.

41.4.3 Qualifying

There will be one 60-minute qualifying practice session, divided into three periods with a break between each one and the next. Except for cases of force majeure, recognised as such by the Stewards, all drivers must complete at least one timed lap, not including in and out laps, during one qualifying period in order to qualify for the race.

Cars with permission to race with two drivers according to Article 13.1.1 b must follow the requirements detailed in that Article concerning the designation of Driver 1, Driver 2 and Driver 3, as well as any requirements in the confirmation document from the SRO Sporting Board.

Qualifying will take place as follows:

a) From 0.00 to 0.15 (Q1) all cars driven by 'Drivers 1' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S1. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q1 period, will be considered as T1.

b) From 0.22 to 0.37 (Q2) all cars driven by 'Drivers 2' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S2. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q2 period, will be considered as T2.

c) From 0.45 to 1.00 (Q3) all cars driven by 'Drivers 3' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S3. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q3 period, will be considered as T3.

Important: Driver 1, Driver 2 and Driver 3 must be in accordance with the driver order declared.

For cars which set qualifying times in all three periods, their qualifying time will be the average of T1, T2 and T3 and their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 1.

For cars where drivers fail to set a qualifying time in one of the periods, the qualifying time will be the average of the two remaining times and the car's qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 2

For cars where drivers fail to set a qualifying time in two of the periods, the qualifying time will be the remaining time (T1, T2 or T3) and their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 3.

For cars which fail to set a time in any of the periods, their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 4 and they will be subject to receiving permission to start from the Stewards, with their respective order determined by the Stewards.

The overall results of the qualifying Session will be determined first by QR, and then by the average time set by each car as listed above.

In cases where two or more cars with the same QR set the same average time, the order will be determined by the faster individual time between the cars, set in Q1, Q2 or Q3.

From the start of Q1 until the end of Q3 the following principles will apply:

  • Any car which is pushed into its pit garage during that time will have all its times deleted until that point

and will not be able to take any further part in the qualifying session.

  • No fuel can be added or removed from the cars

  • No computers can be connected to the cars from the start of Q1 to the end of Q3. This includes

connecting data sticks, adding or removing data cards as well as wireless connections of any kind from the Team/pit to the car.

  • No blowers or fans may be used on or near the car.

  • Skates may be used to move cars in the working lane during or between qualifying periods but must not

be used during the Q3 period or to put the car into Parc Fermé at the end of Q3.

  • No external batteries may be plugged in.

  • Only the following work can take place on the car;

    • Cleaning windscreens (inside and outside) and mirrors.
    • Changing tyres, including placing them in the heated cupboard during red flag periods
    • Changing drivers.
    • Checking and adjusting tyre pressures.
    • Engine fluids may be replenished; fluids used for replenishment must conform to the same specification as the original fluid.
    • Removing dirt, gravel or grass from the radiator
    • Adjusting mirrors or other similar adjustments for safety reasons.
    • Repair of genuine accident damage with the approval of the Technical Delegate.
    • Sanitising cockpit & steering wheel in line with Covid-19 procedures.

Should any other work be performed on the car, all times set until that point during the qualifying session (i.e. from the start of Q1 up until that point) will be deleted.

After the completion of Q3, all cars will be immediately under Parc Fermé conditions.

These regulations also apply during any red flag period during qualifying, unless otherwise indicated by the Race Director or Stewards

41.4.4 Split Qualifying Session – Case C

Depending on the circuit configuration and the number of cars entered in the Competition, each qualifying practice session may be split into two, with the grid divided into groups. Should the decision be taken to split the grid, teams will be informed of this in the Appendix 1 document for the Competition, a Sporting Note or by a Bulletin from the Stewards if the Event has started. The Procedure to be followed will be detailed in a Sporting Note or Bulletin.

41.5. Event format -- Case B: CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa

Any changes to this format and procedures will be laid out in the Supplementary Regulations for the Event.

41.5.1 Free Practice

There will be one free practice session lasting a maximum of 120 minutes. There will be no Parc Fermé after this session unless requested by the Stewards or as provided for in Article 35.1.

41.5.2 Pre-Qualifying

There will be one pre-qualifying session, of a duration of 60 minutes. The following principles apply during this session : - Only the S5 set of tyres is authorised for use during the session. In case of puncture or other damage, teams may use other tyres from their allocation for the Event, but this must be notified to the Technical Delegate by the end of the session at the latest. - No refuelling is authorised during the session - Each car must complete a minimum of 8 (eight) full laps from timing line to timing line. Cars which fail to complete the minimum stated number of laps will be reported to the Stewards. Except for cases of force majeure, they may receive a sporting penalty. - Cars may not be pushed into their garages once the session has started. - Cars may be stopped at the scrutineering garage for checks during and/or after the session.

Further restrictions may be added on the work that can be undertaken during the session, to be confirmed by Sporting Note during the Season.

41.5.3 Night Practice

There will be one Night Practice session, during which all drivers must satisfy the following criteria, regardless of the times achieved during the pre-qualifying session :

All drivers must complete at least two timed laps from Timing Line to Timing Line during the Night Practice session, not including in and out laps, which must be within 130% of the best time in the session.

Any car whose drivers fail to complete the minimum Night Practice laps will be reported to Stewards. Except for cases of force majeure, any of the following penalties may be imposed : • Drop of grid positions, • Deletion of all qualifying laps, • Stop-and-go penalty of a duration up to 5 minutes.

41.5.4 Warm-Up

There may be one warm-up of a maximum duration of 20 minutes which will take place the day before the race.

41.5.5 Qualifying

There will be one qualifying practice session, divided into four periods with a break between each one and the next. Except for cases of force majeure, recognised as such by the Stewards, all drivers must complete at least one timed lap, not including in and out laps, during one qualifying period in order to qualify for the race.

All cars competing in the Pro category, as well as those competing in other categories which have chosen to race with three drivers, will compete with drivers 2, 3 and 4 in sessions Q2, Q3 and Q4 only.

The session will take place as follows:

a) From 0.00 to 0.15 (Q1) all cars driven by 'Drivers 1' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S1. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q1 period, will be considered as T1.

b) From 0.22 to 0.37 (Q2) all cars driven by 'Drivers 2' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S2. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q2 period, will be considered as T2.

c) From 0.44 to 0.59 (Q3) all cars driven by 'Drivers 3' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S3. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q3 period, will be considered as T3.

d) From 1.06 to 1.21 (Q4) all cars driven by 'Drivers 4' will be permitted on the track using the tyres nominated as S4. The best time for each Driver, which must be within 120% of the best time of the Q4 period, will be considered as T4.

For cars which set qualifying times in all the periods in which they are due to compete (3 or 4 according to category and entry), their qualifying time will be the average of the times (either T1, T2, T3, T4 or T2, T3, T4 for cars with three drivers) and their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 1.

For cars where a driver fails to set a qualifying time in one of the periods, their qualifying time will be the average of the remaining times and the car's qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 2

For cars where drivers fail to set a qualifying time in two of the periods, the qualifying time will be the average of the remaining times for cars with four drivers, or the remaining time for those with three drivers and their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 3.

For cars with four drivers who fail to set a time in three of the period, their qualifying time is the time set in the remaining session and their qualifying Ranking (QR) will be 4.

For cars which fail to set any qualifying times in any periods, their qualifying Ranking will be 5 and they will be subject to receiving permission to start from the Stewards, with their respective order determined by the Stewards.

The combined results of qualifying will be determined first by qualifying Ranking, and then by the average time set by each car as detailed above.

In cases where two or more cars with the same QR set the same average time, the order will be determined by the faster individual time between the cars, set in Q1, Q2, Q3 or Q4.

The top 20 cars according to the combined qualifying results will be eligible for the Superpole session according to the specific regulations listed below.

From the start of Q1 until the end of Q4 the following principles will apply:

  • Any car which is pushed into its pit garage during that time will have all its times deleted until that point

and will not be able to take any further part in the qualifying session.

  • No fuel can be added or removed from the cars

  • No computers can be connected to the cars from the start of Q1 to the end of Q4. This includes

connecting data sticks, adding or removing data cards as well as wireless connections of any kind from the Team/pit to the car.

  • No blowers or fans may be used on or near the car.

  • Skates may be used to move cars in the working lane during or between qualifying periods from the start of Q1 until the start of Q4, but must not be used during Q4 or to put the car into Parc Fermé at the end of Q4.

  • No external batteries may be plugged in.

  • Only the following work can take place on the car;

    • Cleaning windscreens (inside and outside) and mirrors
    • Changing tyres including placing them in the heated cupboard during red flag periods
    • Changing drivers.
    • Checking and adjusting tyre pressures.
    • Engine fluids may be replenished; fluids used for replenishment must conform to the same specification as the original fluid.
    • Removing dirt, gravel or grass from the radiator.
    • Adjusting mirrors or other similar adjustments for safety reasons.
    • Repair of genuine accident damage with the approval of the Technical Delegate.
    • Sanitising cockpit & steering wheel in line with Covid-19 procedures.

Should any other work be performed on the car, all times set until that point during the qualifying session (i.e. from the start of Q1 up until that point) will be deleted.

After the completion of Q4, all cars will be immediately under Parc Fermé conditions.

These regulations also apply during any red flag period during qualifying, unless otherwise indicated by the Race Director or Stewards

41.6. Superpole for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa

a) Eligible Cars: the first twenty (20) cars in the combined qualifying classification in accordance with Article 41.5.5 and which have been declared to be in conformity with the regulations by the Technical Delegate will qualify for the Superpole.

b) Drivers: the list of drivers taking part in the Superpole will be published after the qualifying session. The drivers taking part in the Superpole must be named by the Competitors in writing at the time specified in the Official timetable for the Event.

c) A driver and car which has qualified for the Superpole and has been designated according to section b) above, but does not present himself at the start of the Superpole session will be classified in the final position of the Superpole. If more than one car does not take part in the Superpole qualifying session, their respective positions in the combined qualifying classification will determine the order between any such cars in the final positions of the Superpole.

d) Cars which have qualified for the Superpole and which take part in the session but which do not set a time in the Superpole will be placed in final position of the Superpole. If one or more cars which have missed the session are in final position, cars participating in the Superpole but without setting a time in the Superpole will be placed in front of them. Their best average time in qualifying will determine the order of any such cars.

e) One set of new tyres purchased at the Event (S0) will be authorised for the Superpole in accordance with Article 29.8.

This set of tyres must be marked specifically for the Superpole and a separate barcode list will be issued for this set. Teams may fit the tyres when they wish. Tyre changes to wet tyres will be authorised should the 'WET TRACK' sign be displayed by the Race Director.

f) The cars will start in the reverse order of the top 20 cars in the combined qualifying classification.

g) Should the Race Director request it, a specific briefing may be organised. Any such briefing would be mandatory for thel Team Managers of all cars taking part in the Superpole.

h) At the start of the session, all cars taking part in the Superpole must be ready in their working area. Each car will be given a pit exit time starting with the car in 20th position in the combined qualifying classification, at one-minute intervals. Each car must cross the pit exit timing loop within a ten-second window of this time, from five seconds before to five seconds after its target time. Cars which cross the pit exit line before or after this time will be given a penalty by the Stewards, which will be equivalent to the time by which the car missed the window, and which will be added to the car's time in the final classificaiton of the Superpole session

Cars which do not leave the pit lane will be eliminated and will be classified according to sections c) or d) above as appropriate. Jump batteries will not be authorised.

i) Each qualified driver will start from the pit exit, completing one out-lap, a maximum of two timed laps and one in-lap. The timed laps will start from the first crossing of the timing line on the F1 pit straight.

All cars must have their headlights on.

No car may go through or stop in the pits.

If a breakdown or on-track Incident, recognised as such by the Stewards, means that the driver cannot complete his second timed lap, the first timed lap may be used.

If, further to a breakdown or track Incident in the first lap, the driver is unable to set a time, after verifications from the Technical Delegate, section d) will apply.

j) Track behaviour from the selected drivers in terms of overtaking, impeding or other disturbances during the in-lap or out-lap will be investigated by the Stewards. In case of any infractions duly noted, any times set during the Superpole may be deleted.

k) Each car qualified for the Superpole will be under Parc Fermé conditions after its laps, whether it has completed the Superpole in full or in part.

Parc Fermé will last for thirty minutes after the publication of the provisional classification, except for any cars which have been selected for further examination by the Technical Delegate or ordered by the Stewards.

l) Any infraction not covered by the specific rules for the Superpole will be judged by the Stewards.

m) The final classification of the Superpole will be drawn up according to the best timed lap set by each qualified driver and in accordance with sections c) and d) above.

n) Should two or more drivers set identical times in the Superpole, their respective positions in the combined qualifying classification will determine the order between the cars in the final classification of the Superpole.

o) Should a red flag take place during Super Pole, the following principles will apply.

All cars must return to the pit lane.

Any cars which have finished their second flying lap must stop at the start of the F1 pit lane and will be in Parc Fermé conditions.

All other cars must return to their garages and stop at 45° in the working lane.

Cars which have finished their first flying lap will be authorised to go out again to complete an out-lap, a single flying lap and an in-lap.

Cars which were on their out-lap or their first lap will be authorised to restart their full Superpole session.

In the case of a red flag situation, refuelling will be authorised in the pit lane with the refuelling rigs.

When it is possible to restart, a new time will be given at which the pit lane will go green, along with the number of the first car to continue. The first car to restart their session will have a target time of 2 minutes after the restart time. All other cars must recalculate their target time in relation to this.

During any red flag stoppage, teams must follow the instructions from race control. Tyres may be returned to the heating cupboards, but under no circumstances will allowances be made for any delays to the restart.

p) The top three drivers in all categories represented in the Superpole must present themselves immediately after the end of the session for the Press Conference.

41.7. Case D: Event format for Competitions with two one-hour races

41.7.1 Free Practice

There will be one free practice session of a minimum of 60 minutes and a maximum of 100 minutes. It may be divided into two sessions according to the Official Timetable of the Event. There will be no Parc Fermé after free practice unless requested by the Stewards or as provided for in Article 35.1

41.7.2 Bronze/Silver Session

If there are more than 12 cars entered in the Competition which include at least one driver categorised Bronze or Silver in the line-up, the first section of the free practice session will be reserved for drivers who have been categorised as Silver or Bronze, including drivers with derogations as Silver* or Bronze*. Silver or Bronze drivers who have been given exceptional permission to race alone in accordance with Article 13.1.3 will not be authorised to take part in this session.

This section will last 30 minutes (for free practice sessions of 60 minutes) or 40 minutes (for all other durations) The exact duration will be specified in the Official Timetable. After the end of the section, all drivers will be able to take part for the remainder of the session.

Should fewer than 12 cars be eligible for such a section, then all cars will be authorised to take part in the full session.

41.7.3 Pre-Qualifying

There will be one pre-qualifying session of a duration of 60 minutes.

The following principles apply during this session : - Only the S7 set of tyres is authorised for use during the session. In case of puncture or other damage, teams may use other tyres from their allocation for the Event, but this must be notified to the Technical Delegate by the end of the session at the latest. - No refuelling is authorised during the session - Each car must complete a minimum of 8 (eight) full laps from timing line to timing line. Cars which fail to complete the minimum stated number of laps will be reported to the Stewards. Except for cases of force majeure, they may receive a sporting penalty. - Cars may not be pushed into their garages once the session has started. - Cars will be stopped at the scrutineering garage for checks during the session.

Further restrictions may be added on the work that can be undertaken during the session, to be confirmed by Sporting Note during the Season.

In the case that, for any reason, the qualifying session cannot take place, or the periods Q1 or Q2 are stopped before times can be set, the best time from each driver during the pre-qualifying session will be used to set the grid. If Q1 is so affected, the best time from Driver 1 will set the grid for race 1 if Q2 is so affected, the best time from Driver 2 will set the grid for race 2.

41.7.4 Qualifying

No driver may take the start of either race without completing one timed lap (not including in- and out-laps) in the relevant qualifying sessions except in a case of force majeure duly recognised as such by the Stewards.

Drivers who set a time within 120% of the fastest time during pre-qualifying or free practice may be authorised by the Stewards to take the start of the race. Permission must be obtained from the Stewards for any such drivers in order to be allowed to take the start of the race.

For Events run over three days, there will be two 10-minute qualifying practice sessions, Q1 to take place on Saturday and Q2 on Sunday.

Driver 1 will take part in Q1

Driver 2 will take part in Q2

In accordance with Article 13.1.3,any driver given permission to race alone will be both Driver 1 and Driver 2 and will take part in both Q1 and Q2.

For Events run over two days, Q1 and Q2 will be combined into one session with a 10-minute gap between the periods as follows:

a) From 0:00 to 0:10 -- first period (Q1)

b) From 0:20 to 0:30 -- second period (Q2)

In accordance with 41.7.4, a qualifying session is defined as starting from the green flag for the start of the first session until the end of the final session if multiple qualifying sessions are combined into one session.

The fastest time set by each car in Q1 will set the grid for Race 1.

The fastest time set by each car in Q2 will set the grid for Race 2.

Only in the most exceptional circumstances can a delay or other difficulty on race morning result in a change to the starting time of the races.

Depending on the number of cars entered in the Competition, each qualifying practice session may be split into two, with the grid divided into groups. Should the decision be taken to split the grid, teams will be informed of this in the Appendix 1 document for the Competition, or by Bulletin from the Stewards if the Event has started. The procedure is outlined in Appendix 16 but may be supplemented by a Sporting Note or Bulletin

41.7.5. Qualifying Session for Sprint Events

At the latest, all competing cars must be in position in the working area of the pit lane when the qualifying session starts. Throughout each session, they must remain in the pit lane when not on the track.

A qualifying session is defined as starting from the green flag for the start of the first period, until the end of the final period if multiple qualifying sessions are combined into one session during Events taking place over two days.

At no time will competing cars be allowed in their pit garage or the paddock areas until the relevant qualifying session (or combination of qualifying periods) has ended. Any car pushed into their garage or entering the paddock will lose all times for that period. However, should this happen in the first of two combined sessions for Events over two days, with permission from the Technical Delegate, the car may be allowed to take part in the second period.

The following principles will apply, either from the green flag at the start of the session until the chequered flag at the end for single sessions, or from the green flag at the start of the first session until the chequered flag at the end of the second joined session, including during the gap in between sessions:

  • No fuel can be added or removed from the cars

  • No computers can be connected to the cars from the start of the session until the end of the session or combination of sessions. This includes connecting data sticks, adding or removing data cards as well as wireless connections of any kind from the Team/pit to the car.

  • No blowers or fans may be used on or near the car.

  • Skates may be used to move cars in the working lane during or between the sessions. However, no skates may be used at the end of the session to move the car into Parc Fermé.

  • No external batteries may be plugged in.

  • Only the following work can take place on the car;

  • Cleaning windscreens (inside and outside) and mirrors.

  • Changing tyres including replacing them in the heated cupboard in case of red flags.

  • Changing drivers.

  • Checking and adjusting tyre pressures.

  • Engine fluids may be replenished; fluids used for replenishment must conform to the same specification as the original fluid.

  • Removing dirt, gravel or grass from the radiator.

  • Adjusting mirrors or other similar adjustments for safety reasons.

  • Repair of genuine accident damage with the approval of the Technical Delegate.

  • Sanitising cockpit & steering wheel in line with Covid-19 procedures.

Should any other work be performed on the car, all times set until that point during the qualifying session (ie from the start of the session or combination of sessions up until that point) will be deleted.

These regulations also apply during any red flag period during qualifying, unless otherwise indicated by the Race Director or Stewards.

After the end of each qualifying session, all cars will be under Parc Fermé regulations. Except for the cars selected for Scrutineering by the Technical Delegate, they must be placed in their pit garages with the nose towards the pit lane. Skates must NOT be used to put the cars into the garages. The Technical Delegate may seal the doors and bonnet. Should the Teams not be working from the pit garages, alternate arrangements will be given via a Bulletin.

41.8.

In the Event of a driving infringement during any practice session, the Stewards may delete laps or drop the driver as many grid positions as they consider appropriate. Unless it is absolutely clear that a driver committed a driving infringement, any Incident will normally be investigated after the relevant session. Any determination of breach in this respect, or the consequent penalty imposed, shall not be subject to appeal.

41.9.

If a car stops during practice, it must be removed from the track as quickly as possible so that its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder other Competitors. If the driver is unable to drive the car from a dangerous position, it shall be the duty of the marshals to assist him.

The car may also be moved with help other than that of the marshals (i.e. any equipment, e.g. tractor, etc.) and re-join the session.

Any driver taking part in any practice session who, in the opinion of the Stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver, shall be subject to the penalties in accordance with Article 41.8.

41.10.

The Race Director, his Deputy or the Clerk of the Course may interrupt practice as often and for as long as he thinks necessary to clear the track or to allow for recovery of a car. In the case of free practice or pre-qualifying, he may decline to prolong the practice period after an interruption of this kind, with the agreement of the Stewards.

If any qualifying session or period of a qualifying session (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) is interrupted with less than two (2) minutes remaining, the Race Director may decide, with the agreement of the Stewards, that the session or period will not be resumed. This time may be adjusted by Bulletin from the Stewards.

If any qualifying practice session or period of a session is subject to repeated interruptions the Race Director may, depending on the constraints of the Event timetable and with the agreement of the Stewards, decide that the session or period will not be resumed.

However, if repeated interruptions to any qualifying session or period mean that the majority of cars/drivers have not been able to set a qualifying time the Race Director may, if the Event timetable permits it and with the agreement of the Stewards, extend the length of the session or period by up to 5 minutes to allow further opportunity for times to be set. This time may be adjusted by Bulletin from the Stewards.

Should circumstances arise during any qualifying session where not all cars/drivers have set a qualifying time and for which specific provision is not made elsewhere in these regulations, then the starting order of any cars/drivers which have not set a qualifying time will (subject to receiving permission from the Stewards to start the race) be determined by the Stewards, whose decision will not be subject to appeal.

Furthermore if, in the opinion of the Stewards, a stoppage is caused deliberately, the driver concerned may have his times from that session deleted (in substitution or in addition to other available penalties).

41.11.

Should any qualifying session be thus interrupted no protest or appeal can be accepted as to the possible effects of the interruption on the qualification of drivers admitted to start.

41.12.

All cars abandoned on the circuit during the free practice or pre-qualifying sessions will be brought back to the pits as soon as possible and may participate in any subsequent session.

During qualifying, if a car is brought back to the paddock on a truck or other recovery vehicle it will be placed in Parc Fermé and will not be allowed to take any further part in the Qualifying session (including any subsequent periods). This applies even if the car is returned to the Team.

Amendments to this Article for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa may be given in the Supplementary Regulations for that Event.

41.13.

With the exception of a lap in which a red flag is shown, each time a car crosses the Line it will be deemed to have completed one lap.

41.14.

In all qualifying sessions, the driver designations as Driver 1, Driver 2, Driver 3 and Driver 4 must be in accordance with the driver order declared by the Team before the end of Administrative checks. Changes to this order once published may only be authorised by the Stewards in accordance with Article 13.2 d). Only one driver may compete in any one qualifying period. No driver may compete in more than one qualifying session except according to Article 13.1.1. Any changes from the declared order will be reported to the Stewards and the qualifying times may be deleted.