25. Briefing

A briefing by the Race Director will take place at the latest on the day of the Official Practice in the location specified in the Appendix 1 of the Competition.

All drivers entered in the Competition, and their Team Manager and/or Competitors' other appointed representatives, must be present throughout the briefing. Any driver unable to attend must inform the Stewards of the Meeting in writing.

Except for force majeure, any absence or lateness may result in a penalty from the Stewards of the Meeting according to the following scale:

First offence: Five hundred dollars (500 dollars)

Second offence: Seven hundred and fifty dollars (750 dollars)

Third offence: One thousand dollars (1.000 dollars)

Fines may be accompanied or replaced by an obligation to accomplish some work of public interest in accordance with article 12.3.1.c of the International Sporting Code.

If the Race Director considers that another briefing is necessary, it will be held at a place and time agreed with the Stewards of the Meeting. The drivers and the Competitors' representatives will be informed accordingly.

Additional briefings for Bronze and inexperienced drivers may be organised and will be specified in the Appendix 1 for the Competition and the Official Timetable of the Event.

Any driver seen to be using a mobile phone during the briefing for any purpose other than taking a photo of the presentation will be considered to be absent and will be reported to the Stewards of the Meeting.

Note: these procedures may be amended due to the Safety Protocol and in this case, the instructions given in the Protocol or in Sporting Notes or Bulletins to the event must be followed.