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Decision Car 4 Alleged Leaving The Track And Gaining An Advantage

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · 2025 · 7 December 2025 · Doc 48

Driver
Lando Norris
Team
McLaren Formula 1 Team
Session
Race

2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

05 - 07 December 2025

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

McLaren Formula 1 Team Document 48 Date 07 December 2025 Time 18:35

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 4 - Lando Norris Competitor McLaren Formula 1 Team Time 17:37

Session Race

Fact Car 4 left the track on the straight between T5 and T6 and allegedly gained a lasting advantage. Infringement Breach of Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video and in-car video evidence. The driver of Car 4 overtook Car 22 off track however this occurred because the driver of Car 22 made multiple moves defending his position against Car 4.  Had Car 22 not made those moves, Car 4 would have overtaken it without going off track but moved off track to avoid contact with Car 22. Further, the Driving Standards Guidelines provide that if a car is "forced off" (which was effectively what occurred here) it is not considered to have exceeded track limits. Whilst technically the overtake took place off track, we determine in view of the above, to take no further action. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.

The Stewards Garry Connelly Mathieu Remmerie

Derek Warwick Mohammed Al Hashmi

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