Doc 28 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
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Document 28 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Date: 20 September 2025 Time: 20:00
Overview
The Stewards have reviewed a report from the Race Director regarding several cars that failed to use the track at specific turns during the Qualifying session of the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. As a result, certain lap times have been deleted.
Session Details
- Session: Qualifying
- Fact: The cars listed below did not use the track at turns 1, 3, 4, 15, and 16.
Deleted Lap Times Summary
| No | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:19:00 | 1:43.040 |
| 2 | 4 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 16:19:43 | PIT |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:48:49 | OUT LAP |
| 4 | 1 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 16:59:55 | 2:20.087 |
| 5 | 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 17:02:38 | PIT |
| 6 | 1 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 17:08:20 | PIT |
| 7 | 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams Racing | 17:09:38 | PIT |
| 8 | 15 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 17:09:43 | PIT |
| 9 | 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 17:21:21 | PIT |
Infringement and Decision
- Infringement: Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
- Decision: Deletion of the lap times shown in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Note to Competitors
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, within the specified time limits.
The Stewards' decisions are independent of the FIA and are based solely on the regulations, guidelines, and evidence presented.
The Stewards
- Garry Connelly
- Enrique Bernoldi
- Loïc Bacquelaine
- Danil Solomin