Pre Race Procedure
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · 2025 · 7 December 2025 · Doc 39
2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
05 - 07 December 2025
From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate Document 39
To All Teams, All Officials Date 07 December 2025
Time 12:20
Title Pre-Race Procedure
Description Pre-Race Procedure
Enclosed 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Pre-Race Procedure.pdf
Cameron Kelleher
The FIA Formula One Media Delegate
2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
05 – 07 December 2025
From The FIA Formula One Media Delegate
To All Officials, All Teams Date 07 December 2025
NOTE TO TEAMS: PRE-RACE PROCEDURE
Please find below a summary of the requirements for the Pre-Race activities and National
Anthem as set out in article 19.4.b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations: “no less
than sixteen (16) minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap all drivers must
be present at the front of the grid for the playing of the national anthem.”
16:40:00 Drivers move to National Anthem Position. Drivers will be expected to be in
position no later than 16:42:00
16:44:00 The National Anthem. For the duration of the National Anthem all Drivers must
remain attired only in their race suits.
Failure to comply with these procedures will be reported to the Stewards.
Please see the attached National Anthem Diagram.
Cameron Kelleher
The FIA Formula One Media Delegate
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