Doc 4 - Event Notes - Circuit Map. Pit Lane Drawing, Emergency Exits Map, ERS Battery Containment Area, Red Zones Map

This document, issued by the FIA Formula One Race Director, provides essential event notes for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. It includes several critical maps and drawings to ensure smooth operations and safety during the event.

Key Information:

• Document Number: 4
• Date of Issue: 27 November 2025
• Time of Issue: 16:28
• Issued By: Rui Marques, The FIA Formula One Race Director
• To: All Teams, All Officials

Enclosed Maps and Drawings:

1. Circuit Map (Lusail Circuit):

   • Circuit Centreline Length: 5.419km
   • Key Features:
     • Start Line & Control Line
     • Sector 1 (S1): 80m Before Turn 6
     • Sector 2 (S2): 75m Before Turn 12
     • Speed Trap (T): 205m Before Turn 1
     • DRS Detection 1: 40m After Turn 15
     • DRS Activation 1: 305m After Turn 16
     • Corner Numbers (1-16)
     • Marshal Post (MP) locations
     • FIA Marshal Light Number & Location

2. Pit Lane Drawing:

   • Details the layout of the pit lane, including:
     • F1 Garages (numbered 1-50, with specific teams assigned to blocks)
     • Collection Point
     • FIA Safety & Medical Car positions
     • Pit Lane Starts and Ends
     • SC1 Line and SC2 Line

3. Emergency Exits Map:

   • Highlights various emergency exits around the circuit.
   • Indicates "Drive in Refuge" (AP) and "Push in Refuge" (AP) areas.
   • Color-coded exits: Red for left exits, Green for right exits.

4. ERS Battery Containment Area:

   • Provides a map illustrating the location and route to the ERS Battery Containment Area from the paddock.
   • Includes photographic evidence of the area.
   • Contact Person: Pierre Aries, Recovery Coordinator (+974 3115 6228).

5. Red Zones Map (Media Transport):

   • Outlines media transportation routes and key points.
   • Media Centre Opening Hours:
     • 26th Nov (Wed): 9:00 - 18:00
     • 27th Nov (Thu): 12:00 - 22:00
     • 28th Nov (Fri): 9:00 - 1:00
     • 29th Nov (Sat): 9:00 - 1:00
     • 30th Nov (Sun): 9:00 - till the last journalist leaves.
   • Media Accreditation Centre Opening Hours:
     • 26th Nov (Wed): 9:00 - 17:00
     • 27th Nov (Thu): 12:00 - 19:00
     • 28th Nov (Fri): 11:00 - 19:00
     • 29th Nov (Sat): 11:00 - 19:00
     • 30th Nov (Sun): 11:00 - 18:00
   • Media Transportations Point:
     • MAC Drop-off and Pick-up Point (The St. Regis Doha Media Accreditation Centre)
     • Media Parking to Media Centre
     • P4 Media Parking
   • Note: The Media Shuttle will operate every 20 minutes in line with the Media Center working hours.