Doc 35 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Document 35 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Date: 06 December 2025
Time: 19:36
From: The Stewards
To: All Teams, All Officials
Overview
The Stewards have reviewed a report from the Race Director regarding deleted lap times during the Qualifying session of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Session Details
- Session: Qualifying
Fact
Several cars did not use the track at turns 1 and 16, leading to the deletion of their respective lap times.
Deleted Lap Times Summary
| No | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 18:02:08 | 1:24.468 |
| 2 | 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 18:03:49 | 1:23.772 |
| 3 | 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | NEXT LAP | 1:59.687 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 18:07:40 | 1:23.522 |
| 5 | 1 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 18:08:14 | 1:23.947 |
| 6 | 1 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 18:58:23 | 1:23.083 |
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 applicable time limits.
Stewards' decisions are independent of the FIA and are based solely on relevant regulations, guidelines, and presented evidence.
Stewards:
- Garry Connelly
- Derek Warwick
- Mathieu Remmerie
- Mohammed Al Hashmi