Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Qatar Grand Prix · 2025 · 29 November 2025 · Doc 46
- Session
- Qualifying
2025 QATAR GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 November 2025
From The Stewards Document 46
To All Teams, All Officials Date 29 November 2025
Time 22:31
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed QAT DOC 46 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times .pdf
Garry Connelly Loïc Bacquelaine
Derek Warwick Amro Al Hamad
The Stewards
2025 Q G P ATAR RAND RIX
28 – 30 November 2025
From The Stewards Document 46
To All Officials, All Teams Date 29 November 2025
Time 22:31
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 1:39.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 21:05:02 | L4 (Q1) |
| 2 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams Racing | 21:05:16 | L4 (Q1) |
| 3 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 21:05:25 | L4 (Q1) |
| 4 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | 21:05:31 | L4 (Q1) |
| 5 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 21:06:05 | L4 (Q1) |
| 6 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 21:14:50 | L9 (Q1) |
| 7 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 21:15:59 | L8 (Q1) |
| 8 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 21:16:39 | L9 (Q1) |
| 9 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 22:05:31 | L18 (Q3) |
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 27)
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 1:39.0 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 Loïc Bacquelaine
Derek Warwick Amro Al Hamad
The Stewards