Document 25 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times

Date: 25 October 2025 Time: 16:40

Overview

This document, issued by The Stewards to all Teams and Officials, details an investigation into several drivers exceeding the time limit between Safety Car lines during Qualifying.

Incident Details

Session: Qualifying Fact: The following cars exceeded the 1:36.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.

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 20).

Decision and Reasoning

Decision: No further action.

Reasons:

The Stewards conducted a thorough review of available data, including:

• Marshalling/Positioning data
• Timing data
• On-board cameras
• CCTV cameras

Based on this review, the Stewards determined the following:

• All concerned drivers maintained necessary speeds for the vast majority of the circuit to stay below the 1:36.0 limit.
• Drivers took appropriate actions to avoid impeding other drivers.
• Drivers slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass, ensuring a clear track.
• The Stewards concluded that the drivers did not drive "unnecessarily slowly" and that their exceeding the maximum time was due to appropriate steps taken. Therefore, no further action is warranted.

Note to Competitors

Competitors are reminded of their 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 applicable time limits. Decisions of the Stewards are independent of the FIA and are based solely on relevant regulations, guidelines, and presented evidence.

Stewards:

• Gerd Ennser
• Matthew Selley
• Natalie Corsmit
• Pedro Lamy
• Alfonso Oros Trigueros