Formula1 Scrutineering

2012 Indian Grand Prix

I was stationed at Sauber Ferrari as a garage scrutineer with the following tasks

Scan all the tires that were used over the weekend using a barcode scanner
Provide a detailed report to the FIA for any changes made to the car while they are in parc-ferme
- I got to see them disassemble all body panels, inspect the car and put it all back in a grand total of 30 min.
Make sure any vehicle changes have been authorized by the FIA in parc ferme
Make sure that the qualification tires from saturday were used for the start of the race

The coolest bit of all was getting a part of a brake duct from Kamui Kobayashi's car signed by all Sauber mechanics and the team principal Monisha Kaltenborn

A huge thanks to Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India for having me as a scrutineer for the 2012 Indian Grand Prix.