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Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations of 16

2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – Races 3, 4, 5 and 6 © Supercars Australia

2019 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP – RACES 3, 4, 5 & 6

CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 819/1703/01

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

FOR SUPERCARS

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

1.1 EVENT TITLE, DATE & VENUE

1.1.1 The Event will be known as the “FORMULA 1® ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX”

(hereinafter referred to as “the Event”), which will also comprise races 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the

2019 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship (“the VCS”), and be held at the Albert Park

Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria from 14 to 17 March 2019.

1.2 ORGANISATION & STATUS

1.2.1 The Event will be held under the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices, the

Supercars Operations Manual (“the Rules”), and any applicable National Competition Rules

of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS) which are not in conflict with the

Rules, the Supplementary Regulations, any Further Supplementary Regulations or

instructions and any Bulletins issued.

1.2.2 Event Status: Restricted International.

1.3 ADMINISTRATION & EVENT STAFF

1.3.1 ASN: Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd

PO Box 147, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145

Telephone: (03) 9593 7777, Facsimile: (03) 9593 7700

1.3.2 Promoter: Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC), a body established

pursuant to the Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic)

(“the Act”) PO Box 577, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205.

PO Box 1972 Adelaide, South Australia, 5000.

1.3.3 Organiser: Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd

PO Box 147, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145

Telephone: (03) 9593 7777, Facsimile: (03) 9593 7700

1.3.4 Organising Committee: Tim Schenken, Michael Smith, Craig Fletcher.

1.4 SUPERCARS OFFICIALS

1.4.1 Stewards: Matt Selley (Chair), Steve Lisk, Bradley Tubb

1.4.2 Race Director: Tim Schenken

1.4.3 Deputy Race Director: David Stuart

1.4.4 Clerk of the Course: Henk Duncan

1.4.5 Secretary of the Event: Hannah Holloway

1.4.6 Timing Coordinator: Ian Leech

1.4.7 Head of Motorsport: Adrian Burgess

1.4.8 Medical Delegate: Dr Carl Le

1.4.9 Starter: Paul Martin



1.4.10 Driving Standards Advisor: Craig Baird

1.4.11 Recovery Coordinator: Alistair Walker

1.4.12 Safety Car Driver: Jason Routley

1.4.13 Safety Car Communicator: Veronica Russell

1.4.14 Judges of Fact:

(1) Start: Tim Schenken, David Stuart, Craig Baird,

Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Paul Martin,

Henk Duncan, Tony van den Dungen.

(2) Finish: Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Barry Frost,

Peter Green.

(3) Pit Lane Speed: Ian Leech, Jason Routley, Stephen Harry,

Geoff Rothberg.

(4) Noise: Gary Howard.

(5) Pit Lane Penalty: Adrian Burgess, Campbell Little, Paul Martin,

Frank Adamson, Jason Routley, Som Sharma,

Mitchell Timms, Craig Hasted, Stephen Harry.

(6) Weigh Station: Campbell Little, Paul Martin, Frank Adamson.

1.4.15 Media Manager: Cole Hitchcock

1.5 CIRCUIT DETAILS

1.5.1 Track Length: 5.303 kilometres

1.5.2 Direction: Clockwise

1.5.3 Track Density: Supercars – 32

1.5.4 Notice Board: National Admin Office.

1.5.5 Stewards Office: Located at the rear of the Supercars Garages.

1.5.6 DRD Office: Located at the rear of the Supercars Garages.

1.5.7 Control Line: Is located at the Finish Line and across Pit Exit.

ADMINISTRATION

2.1 ENTRIES

2.1.1 Competitors must have completed the 2019 Supercars Entry Registration Form.

2.1.2 Administration checking will commence at 0900hrs (AEDT) on Wednesday 13th March

2019.

2.1.3 Any Competitors that need to change or add any details contained in their 2019 Entry

Registration Form must do so at the Supercars Operations Transporter prior to the

commencement of the Competitor’s Authorised Representatives and Driver’s Briefing

on Thursday 14 March 2019.

2.1.4 No change of Drivers will be accepted later than 0915hrs (AEDT) on Thursday 14th March

2019 unless exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Stewards, warrant a change

after that time.

2.2 CONDITIONS OF THE EVENT (FORMULA 1 PRECEDENCE)

2.2.1 The VCS is part of the Event hosting a round of the FIA Formula 1® World Championship

2019. Formula 1® activities will have priority over Supercars for the whole of the Event.



2.2.2 The Promoter reserves the right to postpone, abandon or cancel the Event or any part of it

in accordance with NCR 59. In the case of abandonment or cancellation of the whole of the

Event, all entry fees will be refunded in full but no other amounts will be payable by the

Promoter.

2.2.3 The Organiser and Promoter will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Event is

conducted as planned, however, the schedule of the Event may be varied at the Organiser’s

or the Promoter’s absolute discretion.

2.2.4 Any variations that may occur to the Event schedule will be notified to Supercars as soon

as practicable. Such variations will be considered final and will not be subject to protest.

2.2.5 Any Competitor, Driver or Team member who is not in the correct place at the required time

may miss their participation in the Event.

2.2.6 Fines of no less than $10,000 may be imposed on any Team or Driver which actively

disrupts Formula 1 activities.

OPERATIONS

3.1 ACCESS TO PADDOCK

3.1.1 The set-up of the Supercars paddock will be at the discretion of Supercars Paddock

Manager or their delegate.

3.1.2 No passenger vehicles are to enter the Supercars Paddock at any time.

3.1.3 Transporters must not enter the Supercars Paddock prior to 0830hrs (AEDT) on Tuesday

12th March 2019 and all movements must be with the prior approval of the Supercars

Paddock Manager or their delegate.

3.1.3.1 All Team transporters must be parked up in their allocated position by 1030hrs

(AEDT) on Tuesday 12th March 2019 in order for pro-floor to be installed adjacent

to Transporters.

3.1.3.2 Teams will be permitted to unload transporters from 1300hrs (AEDT) on Tuesday

12th March 2019.

3.1.4 Transporters must not be washed in the paddock.

3.2 ACCREDITATION CARDS (PASSES) & TEAM PARKING

3.2.1 Only the following 2019 Supercars Accreditation Cards will be recognised by the Promoter

– VIP, Access All Areas, Team Pass and Hall of Fame passes.

3.2.2 Accreditation will be required from Tuesday 12th March 2019.

3.2.3 The Promoter will issue Teams the following car park passes for the Event.

3.2.3.1 2 Car Teams – 3 x internal car park and 6 x external car park.

3.2.3.2 1 Car Teams – 2 x internal car park and 3 x external car park.

3.2.4 Cars with internal car park passes must be parked in the ‘A’ Main Services Car Park,

located in the outfield at turn 16, Driver’s left. The cars with external car park passes must

be parked in the Competitors Car Park, located adjacent to Lakeside Driver near Gate 10.



3.2.5 Your use of the Supercars credential pass to enter and be present at the 2019 Formula 1®

Rolex Australian Grand Prix (Event) is subject to the Attendance Conditions (attached to

this document, displayed at entrances to the Event and published at

www.grandprix.com.au), the Credential Conditions for the Event (available from credentials

office), the Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic), regulations made under that Act and any

further conditions set out below. You are reminded that the pass is strictly non-transferable

and your presence at the Event is at the discretion of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation,

who may withdraw or confiscate it at any time without prior notice.

3.3 ACCREDITATION CENTRE OPENING HOURS

3.3.1 The AGPC motorsport accreditation office is located at Gate 10, accessible off Fitzroy

Street, onto Lakeside Drive, then left onto Village Green Drive. The entrance to the office

is on the first left, upon turning on to Village Green Drive.

3.3.2 The Accreditation centre will be open at the following times (AEDT):

3.3.2.1 Monday 11th March 0800 – 1800

3.3.2.2 Tuesday 12th March 0730 – 1800

3.3.2.3 Wednesday 13th March 0630 – 1800

3.3.2.4 Thursday 14th March 0630 – 1800

3.3.2.5 Friday 15th March 0700 - Noon

3.4 RACE TRACK WALK

3.4.1 Teams are permitted to undertake their Race Track walk on Wednesday 13th March only

between 1515hrs and 1700hrs.

3.4.2 The end time of 1700hrs must be strictly adhered to as track activity will resume

immediately after the Race Track walk.

3.4.3 All Team personnel participating in the Race Track walk must not use a vehicle of any kind

including scooters and buggies.

3.5 EVENT GATE ACCESS TIMES FOR TEAMS

3.5.1 Supercars Series Accreditation as per Supplementary Regulation 3.2 will permit Team

access to the Circuit and VCS Paddock through Gate 10 from 0730hrs daily (AEDT):

3.5.1.1 Team personnel and/or guests only in possession of AGPC General Admission

tickets will not be permitted access to the Event outside the General Public

Admission hours of 0945hrs and 2000hrs (AEDT).

3.6 GOLF BUGGIES

3.6.1 All golf buggies must be road registered.

3.6.2 Upon request to Motorsport Operations, each Team will be entitled to one (1) buggy pass.

3.6.3 No buggy movements are permitted at any time between the rear of transporters and Team

Garages.

3.7 STORAGE

3.7.1 Fuel drums are not permitted to be stored directly next to each other.

3.7.2 It is not permitted to store anything under the stairs that lead up to the corporate facilities

above the Pit Lane.

3.7.3 Due to limited space in the Supercars paddock, no roll cabs or travel cases etc; are

permitted to be stored in the Supercars Paddock.



3.8 DEMOBILISATION AFTER THE EVENT

3.8.1 Unless otherwise advised by the Supercars Paddock Manager or their delegate, no Team

transporter will be permitted to move from its allocated position or leave the Supercars

paddock prior to 2100hrs (AEDT) on Sunday 17th March 2019.

3.8.2 Details of the Supercars Paddock demobilisation and Transporter departure after the Event,

will be in accordance with the instructions issued to Teams under separate cover by the

Supercars Paddock Manager.

SPECIFIC CIRCUIT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 MEDICAL SERVICES

4.1.1 The Medical Centre is located on the road between the paddock and the catering structure

and will be operational during the following times (AEDT):

4.1.1.1 Wednesday 13th March 0900 – 1700


4.1.1.3 Friday 15th March 0900 – 2100

4.1.1.4 Saturday 16th March 0900 – 2100

4.1.1.5 Sunday 17th March 0900 – 2100

4.1.2 Any medical assistance that is required outside of the operating hours outlined in 4.1.1,

please contact 000. The address to give to Emergency Services is:

“Your Specific Location” e.g.: Supercars Paddock, Oval 13, Albert Park, Victoria.

4.2 PIT GARAGE STRUCTURE

4.2.1 Teams are not permitted to modify the bracing (if applicable) at the rear of the Pit Garage

structure in anyway as it weakens the structure.

4.2.2 Teams are only permitted to use the 4 x 10amp power connections provided. Any

connections to other sources will be cut off.

4.3 SUPERCARS PADDOCK MANAGER

4.3.1 The Supercars Paddock Manager for this Event is:

Name: Jason Routley

Mobile: 0408 206 615

4.4 AGPC – PADDOCK CONTACT

4.4.1 The AGPC Paddock contact for this Event is:

Name: David Webster

Mobile: 0431 336 881

4.5 AGPC – SITE SAFETY ADVISOR

4.5.1 The AGPC Site Safety Advisor for this Event is:

Name: David Mifsud

Mobile: 0433 644 500

4.6 AGPC - VENUE SECURITY

4.6.1 The 24-hour security phone number is 03 8698 8220.



4.7 CARE FOR PARKLANDS

4.7.1 Competitors are advised that the area used for the Event comprises public parkland for the

remainder of the year and all Competitors, support personnel and any associated personnel

shall comply with the Parks Victoria Site Induction Handbook which has been drawn up for

the use of this area.

4.7.2 A current copy of the Parks Victoria Site Induction Handbook is attached to these

regulations.

4.7.3 Teams are advised that the main points from the Site Induction Handbook include:

4.7.3.1 No trees may be pruned or damaged by users of the area - accidental damage

must be reported to the National Race Paddock Manager as soon as possible.

4.7.3.2 The ground surface and grassed areas must not be damaged by users of the

area - again, any damage must be reported to the National Race Paddock

Manager.

4.7.3.3 No open fires may be lit at Albert Park.

4.7.3.4 All rubbish and refuse (including fuels and oils) shall be placed in suitable

containers, or removed from Albert Park.

4.7.3.5 Any Team identified as dropping oil, fuels, or other contaminants on the ground

or into the drainage system will be held responsible for any costs associated with

decontamination of the area affected.

4.7.3.6 No rubbish or refuse shall be disposed of in such a manner as to allow it to end

up in the drainage system or the lake.

4.7.3.7 All materials and equipment shall be stored so as to prevent damage to the site

and minimise hazards to persons, materials, and equipment.

4.7.3.8 All users must comply with water restrictions in force in Melbourne if applicable.

Statutory fines may apply if these are not followed.

4.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY

4.8.1 In line with the Victorian Health and Safety Act, the Supercars Paddock will be a smoke-

free zone for the duration of the Event.

4.9 BICYCLES

4.9.1 Only credential holders will be permitted to bring bicycles onto site. Security will be advised

of this.

4.9.2 Any person riding a bike on site must adhere to the following:

4.9.2.1 Helmets to be worn and fastened at all times when riding;

4.9.2.2 10km/h speed limit is not to be exceeded;

4.9.2.3 As per any other mode of transport, back of house roads should be used to move

around the site. Front of house areas, heavily congested patron areas and the

pontoon are to be avoided. Be aware that large vehicles, machinery and plant

equipment also use these roads, so be cautious;

4.9.2.4 If using the bike at night, lights (front and rear) are required and the cyclist should

be wearing a high vis vest;

4.9.2.5 If using a bike on site, please ensure bikes are secured/chained up when being

left, even if it is for a short period of time. Patrons should not have access to these

bikes;

4.9.2.6 All road rules apply.



4.10 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV) PROHIBITION

4.10.1 Be advised that the use (operation) of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, or other

similar devices, by any Competitor, Team, Team member or person/s associated with a

Team or Competitor is prohibited.

4.10.2 This prohibition extends for the period of the Event defined as the Event period over the

Event area defined as the Event area.

4.10.3 It also includes the prohibition of the use (operation) of any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),

drone or similar device from outside the declared area of the Event over the declared area

during the Event period.

4.10.4 A breach of this prohibition will result in disqualification from the Event for any offending

Competitor and or Team and Driver/s. All credentials or admission tickets issued to any

offending Competitor or Team, and associated personnel will also be withdrawn.

4.10.5 The prohibition and Penalty for a breach of same as outlined above, is in addition to any

Penalty/Penalties that may occur as a result of breaching Civil Aviation Authority (CASA)

regulations in relation to the use of UAVs in controlled airspace, and over areas containing

significant numbers of people.

SPORTING

5.1 MARKINGS ON CARS

5.1.1 Delete reference 8. in Schedule E1 Markings on Cars in its entirety and replace with the

below:

REQUIREMENTS – MARKINGS ON CARS

Ref No. Size Symbol Font Colour

8

Maximum 200mm 250mm high

NOTE: Must not interfere with the Drivers visibility

Upper Front Windscreen Band – Team Use

5.2 TYRE FITTING, ALLOCATION AND USAGE

5.2.1 Control tyre fitting will commence from 0900hrs (AEDT) on Wednesday 13th March 2019

in the Dunlop facility located in the Supercars paddock.

5.2.2 Teams undertaking Event rides are permitted to use an additional four (4) 2019 soft Control

Tyres during the Event ride session only.

5.2.2.1 These tyres must be marked by Dunlop prior to the Event ride session.

5.2.2.2 These tyres are in addition to the Event tyre allocation.

5.3 EVENT OPERATING HOURS

5.3.1 The Event operating hours (AEDT) for the purpose of Rule E2 are as follows:


5.3.1.2 Friday 15th March 0945 – 2000

5.3.1.3 Saturday 16th March 0945 – 2000

5.3.1.4 Sunday 17th March 0945 – after VCS Race 6

5.3.2 During all Formula 1® on track sessions, the front doors of each garage must be closed

until the last Formula 1 car has received the chequered flag.



5.3.3 Team garages are required to be open with unbranded tensa barriers in position for the

following Pit Lane walk sessions:

Thurs 14 Mar 0830 - 0930

1400 - 1450

Fri 15 Mar 1055 - 1125

1425 - 1455

1940 - 2040 Promoter Guest Pit Lane Walk

Sat 16 Mar 1110 - 1140

1600 - 1640

1940 - 2040 Marshal Pit Lane Walk

Sun 17 Mar 1215 - 1245

5.3.4 Pit Stop Practice is only permitted in accordance with the sessions highlighted in Chapter

8 – Event Schedule. Unbranded Tensa barriers to be in position as a crowd barrier.

5.4 BRIEFINGS

5.4.1 A briefing for all Competitor’s Authorised Representatives and Drivers will be held at

0915hrs (AEDT) on Thursday 14th March 2019 in the Supercars Trackside Lounge, located

above the Supercars Pit Garages.

5.5 DRIVER CONDITIONS POLICY

5.5.1 In accordance with Rule D3.4.4, the nearest Town or City to the Circuit, as listed by the

Bureau of Meteorology is Melbourne:

http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml?ref=hdr

5.6 PIT LANE MARKINGS

5.6.1 Teams in Garage 29 and 30 are permitted to enter their Pit Bays to the right of the cone

located at Pit Lane Entry. All other Cars must pass to the left of the cone.

5.7 PIT STOP BAY

5.7.1 For this Event, and in accordance with Rule D11.5.8.2, a Teams Pit Bay is required to be

located in the following position:

5.7.1.1 The outside edge of the race tape marking the left-hand side line of the pit box is

not permitted to be greater than 4.0m from the edge of the Pit Building upright.

5.8 FRONT BRAKE ROTORS

5.8.1 Only marked sets of front discs are permitted at this Event.

5.8.2 All marked front discs count towards Rule D19.1.

5.9 PRACTICE

5.9.1 For this Event, all practice Sessions will be time certain.

5.10 QUALIFYING

5.10.1 For this Event, delete Rule D6.1.3.2 a) in its entirety and replace with the following:

D6.1.3.2 a) Each Qualifying session will be time certain, except in extreme circumstances

as determined by the Stewards, in which case the session may be extended.



5.11 START PROCEDURE

5.11.1 The Start Procedure will be in accordance with Rule D8.4 Specific Prescriptions – 15

minute Start Procedure.

5.12 SAFETY CAR PROCEDURE

5.12.1 For this Event, delete Rule D10.2.13 in its entirety and replace with the following:

D10.2.13 Prior to the lead Car crossing the Control Line at the end of a SC deployment,

or on the restart lap, any Car that is two (2) or more laps behind the lead Car

must reposition itself by driving through the Pit Lane so that it is not in front of

any Car that is less than two (2) laps behind the lead Car.

D10.2.13.1 Should the SC be deployed eight (8) laps or less from the last

lap of a race , or ten (10) minutes prior to the time certain finish

time of a race as published in the Supplementary Regulations,

any Car that is one (1) or more laps behind the leader must

reposition itself by driving through the Pit Lane so that it is not in

front of any Car that is on the lead lap.

5.13 PIT STOPS

5.13.1 For this Event, delete Rule D11.8.8 in its entirety and replace with the following:

D11.8.8 During any Pit Stop, from the time the Car leaves the ground until the time the

Car has returned to the ground, the brake lock mechanism must be engaged

so as the rear wheels do not rotate without the prior approval of the HoM.

D11.8.8.1 Where the HoM grants such approval, the rear wheels must stop

rotating prior to the Car being lowered to the ground. For the

sake of clarity, the rear wheels must not be rotating while the

Car is being lowered to the ground.

D11.8.8.2 During any Pit Stop, a slight movement of the rear wheels will

not, at the sole discretion of the HoM, constitute the rear wheels

rotating.

5.14 PADDOCK - SIGNAGE

5.14.1 The Promoter has granted permission for Teams to display flags on transporters, however,

the Promoter may, at its discretion, request their removal at any time during the Event.

5.14.2 Teams are not permitted to display their own café style tensa barriers behind their garages.

The AGPC will provide generic barriers for Teams to use.

5.15 PIT LANE EQUIPMENT - SIGNAGE

5.15.1 All Teams must either have removed or covered up all Pit Lane equipment signage at all

times during the Event.

5.15.2 Teams will be permitted boom signage as follows:

5.15.2.1 A height of 300mm (H) maximum;

5.15.2.2 Only black or white is permitted as the background colour;

5.15.2.3 Only the car number is permitted to be displayed, in a colour of the Teams choice.



5.16 PIT CREW ACCESS ON GRID

5.16.1 Tyre equipment will be permitted in the Formula 1 Pit Lane, as advised over RMC.

5.16.2 During the Start Procedure, each Team will be permitted a maximum two (2) Team

personnel for each Car.

5.17 SIGNALLING WALL

5.17.1 There is no provision for a signalling wall in the Supercars Pit lane, if Teams need to use a

signalling wall during a Session they are permitted to do so from the Formula 1 Pit Lane

signalling wall.

TECHNICAL

6.1 SCRUTINEERING

6.1.1 Scrutineering will commence at 0830hrs (AEDT) on Thursday 14th March 2019.

6.2 OTHER BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 For this Event, delete C11.4 Other Brake System Requirements in its entirety and replace

with the following:

C11.4 Other Brake System Requirements

C11.4.1 The fitment of a brake lock mechanism consisting of a hydraulic solenoid valve

that when operational locks the rear wheels is mandatory. The operation of

the brake lock mechanism must only be by an on/off switch.

C11.4.1.1 A cable or hydraulically operated handbrake system is permitted

as a brake lock mechanism with the prior approval of the HoM.

If in operation it must only be located and operated by a lever

located on either side of the Driver’s seat.

C11.4.1.2 In addition to Rule C11.4.1 the fitment of a brake lock

mechanism consisting of a hydraulic solenoid valve that when

operational locks the front wheels is optional. The operation of

the brake lock mechanism must only be by an on/off switch.

C11.4.2 The brake lock mechanism is only permitted to be used to stop the Car rolling

from a standing start. The Operation of the brake lock mechanism cannot be

automated in any manner and must be operated by the Driver as detailed in

Rule C11.4.1.

C11.4.2.1 The brake lock mechanism if fitted, must be manually engaged

during a pit stop for the sole purpose of stopping the rear wheels

from turning during that stop. The disengagement of the brake

lock mechanism at the end of a pit stop must be automated. The

automation logic and any subsequent revisions must be

approved by the HoM.

C11.4.2.2 Use of the brake lock mechanism in any situation/environment

other than Rule C11.4.2 and Rule C11.4.2.1 is not permitted.

C11.4.3 The braking system pressure in both front calipers must remain equal at all

times.



C11.4.4 The control pedal box provides a system, which allows the brake balance of

a Car to be adjusted manually by the Driver. The force required to make such

an adjustment must be generated and controlled by the Driver, seated

normally in the Car with the safety harness correctly fastened.

6.3 TELEMETRY

6.3.1 At this Event, delete the following line item in its entirety from Schedule C1.11 Telemetry

and replace with the following:

Schedule C1.11 Telemetry

Channel Name (Alias) Units Logging Rate (Hz)

(No Group)

GPS Gear Position Sensor Voltage Volt V 50

MARKETING

7.1 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

7.1.1 Teams must adhere to the activities outlined in the promotional schedule and/or any

subsequent updates as provided by the Supercars Media and Promotions Department.

7.1.2 Strictly no champagne is to be sprayed on the Formula One podium structure, i.e. no

spraying backwards, face champagne towards Pit Lane.

7.2 GRID WALK

7.2.1 Grid walks are not permitted at this Event.

7.3 ACCESS TO CORPORATE FACILITIES

7.3.1 Drivers and Team PR personnel that need to access the corporate facilities at the Event

are to request the visitor access pass each suite has in their possession.

7.4 PROMOTIONAL STAFF

7.4.1 Promotional staff are not permitted within Albert Park (being the declared area and

designated access areas as defined under the Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic)) by or

on behalf of any of the Teams or their commercial partners at any time during the period of

the Event without the prior written agreement of the Promoter.

7.5 MERCHANDISING

7.5.1 No goods or merchandise of any kind may be brought, sold, advertised, displayed,

distributed or promoted within Albert Park (being the declared area and designated access

areas as defined under the Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic)) by or on behalf of any of

the Teams at any time during the period of the Event without the prior written agreement of

the Promoter.



EVENT PROGRAM

8.1 WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 2019

Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session

7:10 7:15 Promoter 0:05 Track Inspection

7:15 12:00 Promoter 4:45 AGP Customer Drive Experience

9:00 Supercars Tyre fitting commences

12:10 14:00 Promoter 1:50 AGP Track Technical access

13:00 15:00 FIA 2:00 TRACK CLOSED - FIA Access only

13:45 14:00 FIA 0:15 Track Inspection

14:00 15:00 FIA 1:00 High speed track test


15:15 17:00 Supercars 1:45 Drivers Track Walk

17:00 17:40 Promoter 0:40 AGP Track Technical access

17:40 19:20 Promoter 1:40 2-Seater demonstration Laps



8.2 THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2019


6:20 7:20 Promoter 0:50 Cycling Activity



0:05

8:10 9:50 Supercars 1:40 Pit Stop Practice permitted

8:30 10:15 Promoter 1:00 Pit Lane Walk

9:15 Supercars Competitor’s and Drivers Briefing

9:45 Venue Open to the Public

9:55 10:15 Formula 4 0:20 Practice 0:10

10:25 11:05 Promoter 0:40 Event Rides (Invitation Only) 0:10

11:15 11:40 Ferrari Challenge 0:25 Practice 1 0:10

11:50 12:10 Australian GT 0:20 Qualifying 1 0:10

12:20 12:40 Porsche Carrera Cup 0:20 Practice 0:10

12:50 13:20 Supercars 0:30 Practice 1 0:10



14:05 14:20 Promoter 0:15 Speed Comparison Practice 0:10

14:30 14:50 Formula 4 0:20 Qualifying 0:10

15:00 15:30 Supercars 0:30 Practice 2 0:10

15:40 16:00 Australian GT 0:20 Qualifying 2 0:10

16:10 16:30 Porsche Carrera Cup 0:20 Qualifying 0:10

16:40 16:50 Supercars 0:10 Qualifying Part 1 (Race 1 Grid) 0:10

17:00 17:10 Supercars 0:10 Qualifying Part 2 (Race 2 Grid) 0:10


17:55 18:10 Promoter 0:15 Speed Comparison Demo 0:15

18:25 18:50 Australian GT 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 18:48 Race 1 0:15

19:05 19:30 Porsche Carrera Cup 11 Laps or 1 Lap after 19:28 Race 1 0:10

19:40 20:00 F1 Experiences 0:20 Track Tour



20:00 Venue Closed to public



8.3 FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2019


7:20 9:20 Promoter 2:00 Track Activity/ Technical access


9:15 Venue Gates Open to Public


0:05

9:35 10:00 Ferrari Challenge 0:25 Qualifying

0:15

10:15 10:40 Australian GT 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 10:38 Race 2

0:15

10:55 11:15 Formula 4 8 Laps or 1 Lap after 11:13 Race 1



11:25 11:40 FIA 0:15 Track Inspection/ Aerial display

0:20

12:00 13:30 Formula 1 1:30 Practice 1

0:20

13:50 14:00 Supercars 0:10 Qualifying Part 3 (Race 3 Grid)

0:10

14:10 14:20 Supercars 0:10 Qualifying Part 4 (Race 4 Grid)

0:05


14:30 14:45 Promoter 0:15 Speed Comparison Demo

0:05

14:55 15:20 Porsche Carrera Cup 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 15:18 Race 2

0:10

15:30 15:40 Promoter 0:10 Track Inspection / F/A18 Aerial

0:20

16:00 17:30 Formula 1 1:30 Practice 2

0:10

17:40 Supercars 15 minute signal

17:45 Supercars Pit exit open

17:50 Supercars Pit exit closed

17:55 18:55 Supercars 25 laps or 1 lap after 18:53 Race 3 - 130km

18:48 18:53 0:05 Podium


0:05

19:40 20:40 Promoter 1:00 F1 Guest Pit Lane Walk

20:00 Venue Gates Closed



8.4 SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019


6:23 8:10 Promoter 1:47 2-Seater demonstration Laps/Bus Tour


9:45 Venue Gates Open to Public 0:05

10:05 10:30 Australian GT 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 10:18 Race 3 0:15

10:45 11:10 Ferrari Challenge 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 11:08 Race 1 (Podium)



11:20 11:40 Promoter 0:20 Ferrari Road Car Parade

11:30 12:00 Formula 1 0:30 Pit Stop Practice

11:50 12:10 Formula 4 8 Laps or 1 Lap after 12:08 Race 2 0:10

12:20 12:35 Promoter 0:15 Lamborghini Parade


12:40 Supercars Pit exit open 12:45 Supercars Pit exit closed


13:08 0:05 Podium

0:10

13:30 13:45 FIA 0:15 Track Inspection/ Aerial display 0:15

14:00 15:00 Formula 1 1:00 Practice 3 0:20

15:20 15:45 Porsche Carrera Cup 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 15:43 Race 3 0:15


16:00 16:20 Promoter 0:20 Speed Comparison Demo 0:10


16:40 16:50 Promoter 0:10 F/A 18 Air Display 0:10

17:00 18:00 Formula 1 1:00 Qualifying 0:15



18:30 19:30 Supercars 25 laps or 1 lap after 19:27 Race 5- 130km

19:18 0:05 Podium 0:10

19:40 20:40 Promoter 1:00 Marshal Pit Lane Walk

20:00 Venue Gates Close to Public



8.5 SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019


7:14 7:19 Promoter 0:05 Track Closing Lap

7:19 7:50 Promoter 0:31 2 Seater Demonstration 0:05

7:55 9:25 Promoter 1:30 F1 Technical Access

8:15 9:15 Promoter 1:00 Main Straight Walk


9:45 Venue Gates Open to Public

9:45 9:50 Promoter 0:05 Track Inspection 0:05

9:55 10:15 Promoter 0:20 Historic Parade 0:15

10:30 10:55 Ferrari Challenge 10 Laps or 1 Lap after 10:53 Race 2 (Podium) 0:15

11:10 11:25 Promoter 0:15 Speed Comparison 0:15

11:40 12:05 Australian GT 11 Laps or 1 Lap after 12:03 Race 4 (Podium) 0:10


12:20 12:40 Formula 4 8 Laps or 1 Lap after 12:38 Race 3 (Podium) 0:15

12:55 13:20 Porsche Carrera Cup Series 10 laps or 1 lap after 13:18 Race 4 (Podium)




14:15 14:05 0:05 Podium 0:10

14:15 14:25 Formula One 0:10 Drivers Main Straight

14:25 14:30 Formula One 0:05 Drivers Photo

14:30 15:00 Formula One 0:30 Drivers Parade


15:30 Formula One Pit Lane Open

15:54 15:56 Formula One 0:02 Anthem

15:57 16:05 Formula One 0:08 C-17 Globemaster Fly Over

16:10 18:10 Formula One 58 laps Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

19:37

20:00 Venue Gates Close to Public

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