Every Grand Prix has its own clock
The published schedule moves from one race to the next. After the Hungarian window, later opportunities include the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Azerbaijan, United States, Mexico, São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Because each period is short, the useful deadline is the close of the active race window. The November date is the end of the programme, not a single deadline that applies to every flag.
The prize is a personalised piece of race history
F1 Authentics cuts the corresponding chequered flag into individual presentation squares and adds the winner’s name. Postage is included under the published prize description.
Values differ by race and edition, but the item cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred as an alternative award. The attraction is the connection to the actual Grand Prix rather than a conventional retail gift.
Account and territory checks happen before award
Entrants need an F1 Unlocked or F1.com account and must provide a valid email address. The promoter may request proof of age, identity and residence before confirming a winner.
The exclusion list is unusually specific. Fans in a country where the draw is unavailable should not assume that access to the web form means they can lawfully receive the prize.
Enter through F1 Unlocked
- Open the F1 Unlocked chequered-flag page and sign in.
- Choose the currently open Grand Prix draw and submit the requested profile selections before that race window closes.
- Return for later race windows if desired; each draw is separate and allows one entry under its own schedule.
Check the active Grand Prix window
- Confirm that your country or region is not excluded by the terms.
- Use a valid email on the F1 account because winners are contacted electronically.
- Note the London-time deadline for the specific Grand Prix draw.
F1 chequered-flag draw questions
Is this one year-long draw?
No. It is a series of separate Grand Prix draws, each with its own entry window.
How many winners are selected in each draw?
Ten.
What do winners receive?
A personalised square cut from the chequered flag used at the corresponding Grand Prix.
Do entries carry into later races?
No. Each draw requires its own valid entry.
Is a purchase required?
No. Entry uses a free F1 Unlocked or F1.com account.
Territory and prize restrictions
- The programme contains separate draws rather than one cumulative global drawing.
- Ten winners are planned for each listed Grand Prix draw, with 190 prizes across the full 2026 series.
- Residents of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Quebec and Spain are among the expressly excluded locations.
Official rules and verification
The race-window format, ten winners per draw, territory exclusions and collectible description were verified in Formula 1’s official 2026 terms on June 25, 2026.
The organiser’s current official terms take precedence if dates, fulfilment details or eligibility are later corrected.