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As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA has added another layer of intrigue by summoning three Formula 1 teams for a special pre-race car presentation and inspection. This procedure, which aligns with Article 19 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, is a routine measure taken at select race weekends to ensure regulatory compliance and technical transparency. However, the spotlight this time is on the cars driven by Franco Colapinto, Isack Hadjar, and Nico Hulkenberg.
The governing body of Formula 1, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has confirmed that the Alpine, RB, and Sauber teams must prepare their vehicles for a detailed inspection and display session ahead of the action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. These cars have been selected as part of F1’s standard protocol where certain entries are chosen at random or by rotation for technical presentation. The inspection will take place before the commencement of Friday’s first Free Practice session.
Franco Colapinto, a promising young talent, will see his Alpine machine scrutinized, while Isack Hadjar’s RB and Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber will also be under the microscope. Each of these drivers and their respective teams are expected to comply fully with the FIA’s standard car display requirements, which include presenting the cars in the pit lane in a designated area mimicking a pit stop position. Here, FIA officials will carry out various visual and technical checks to ensure that the vehicles meet all the necessary regulatory standards.
This process is part of a wider initiative by the FIA to maintain transparency and fairness across the grid. While it is a routine event, it also gives fans and analysts an up-close look at the intricate designs and setups of the chosen cars, offering rare insights into the engineering strategies employed by different teams.
The inspection does not indicate any wrongdoing or irregularity but rather reinforces the FIA’s commitment to upholding technical integrity in the sport. It also serves as a quality control measure that ensures no team gains an unfair advantage through non-compliant car designs or configurations.
As teams gear up for a highly competitive weekend in Spain, the added attention on these three cars brings an extra layer of excitement. With the season heating up and championship points becoming increasingly vital, every detail matters — both on and off the track. Fans will be eager to see how Colapinto, Hadjar, and Hulkenberg perform following this unexpected spotlight.
