Document 43 - Decision - Car 27 - Alleged causing a collision

To: The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team

From: The Stewards

Date: 07 December 2025

Time: 18:05

The Stewards have reviewed a report from the Race Director regarding an alleged incident involving Car 27 (Nico Hulkenberg) during the Race session.

Incident Details

• No / Driver: 27 - Nico Hulkenberg
• Competitor: Kick Sauber F1 Team
• Time of Incident: 17:04
• Session: Race
• Fact: Car 27 allegedly caused a collision and touched wheels with Car 10 at the exit of Turn 5.
• Infringement: Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2(d) of the International Sporting Code.

Stewards' Decision

No further action.

Reason for Decision

1. The Stewards reviewed video evidence, including in-car video footage.
2. They determined that the incident was a result of close racing with no significant sporting consequences.
3. Crucially, the Stewards found that no single driver was wholly or predominantly at fault for the contact.

Right to Appeal

Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, as per Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules. Appeals must be made within the applicable time limits.

Stewards' Panel

• Garry Connelly
• Derek Warwick
• Mathieu Remmerie
• Mohammed Al Hashmi

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