Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · 2025 · 6 December 2025 · Doc 34
- Session
- Qualifying
2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
05 - 07 December 2025
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Teams, All Officials Date 06 December 2025
Time 19:35
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed UAE DOC 34 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times .pdf
Garry Connelly Mathieu Remmerie
Derek Warwick Mohammed Al Hashmi
The Stewards
2025 A D G P BU HABI RAND RIX
05 – 07 December 2025
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Officials, All Teams Date 06 December 2025
Time 19:35
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The cars below exceeded the 1:34.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 18:05:16 | L2 (Q1) |
| 2 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 18:05:22 | L2 (Q1) |
| 3 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 18:05:45 | L4 (Q1) |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 18:06:59 | L2 (Q1) |
| 5 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 18:07:54 | L5 (Q1) |
| 6 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 18:09:13 | L5 (Q1) |
| 7 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 18:09:24 | L5 (Q1) |
| 8 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 18:18:33 | L7 (Q1) |
| 9 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams Racing | 18:18:42 | L7 (Q1) |
| 10 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams Racing | 18:18:58 | L7 (Q1) |
| 11 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 18:19:05 | L7 (Q1) |
| 12 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 18:19:26 | L7 (Q1) |
| 13 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 18:39:27 | L11 (Q2) |
| 14 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 18:39:36 | L11 (Q2) |
| 15 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 18:41:15 | L13 (Q2) |
Infringement Alleged breach of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Article 12.2.1 i) of the FIA International Sporting Code (non-compliance with the Race Director’s Event Notes, item 1, document 19)
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on- board cameras and CCTV cameras.
All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:34.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in all cases the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and in all cases, they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determine that all drivers concerned did not drive “unnecessarily slowly”, and that they were above the maximum time because they took appropriate steps, and we therefore take no further action.
Note 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.
Garry Connelly Mathieu Remmerie
Derek Warwick Mohammed Al Hashmi
The Stewards