Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FIA documents
56 documents published by the FIA for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, newest first. Open the official PDF for the full text. Latest document: Dec 7, 2025, 4:35 PM UTC.
Doc 56 - Championship Points (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris leads the drivers' championship with 423 points, followed by Verstappen (421pts) and Piastri (410pts). McLaren leads the constructors' championship with 833 points, followed by Mercedes (469pts) and Red Bull (451pts).
Doc 55 - Final Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen won, Piastri second and Norris third. Leclerc fastest lap. Albon (16th) 5s – pit‑lane speeding; Gasly (19th) 5s – track limits; Bearman (12th) and Stroll (10th) 5s – more than one change of direction.
Doc 54 - Race Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant. Targeted pre-race deflection/wing/floor/gurney/tyre checks on Piastri(81), Norris(04), Verstappen(01), Alonso(14), Ocon(31), Bortoleto(05); post-race aero checks on Leclerc(16), Russell(63), Bearman(87); tyre cold pressure on Hamilton(44).
Doc 53 - Infringement - Race Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Deleted race lap times for multiple drivers for not using the track at turns 1, 4, 6 and 7 — affected included Lawson (30), Hulkenberg (27), Gasly (10), Hamilton (44), Tsunoda (22), Leclerc (16), Verstappen (1) and others.
Doc 52 - Infringement - Car 18 - More than one change of direction (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll received a 5s time penalty and 1 penalty point (total of 6) for making multiple changes of direction defending against Sainz on the straight before Turn 9.
Doc 50 - Infringement - Car 10 - Leaving the track without a justifiable reason multiple times. (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly received a 5s time penalty for leaving the track without a justifiable reason multiple times (left track 4 times; shown black-and-white flag after 3rd).
Doc 51 - Infringement - Car 87 - More than one change of direction (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bearman received a 5s time penalty and 1 penalty point (total 10) for making multiple changes of direction while defending against Stroll prior to Turn 9.
Doc 47 - Infringement - Car 23 - Pit Lane Speeding (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon received a 5s time penalty for exceeding the pit lane speed limit (80.1 km/h vs 80 km/h).
Doc 46 - Infringement - Car 22 - More than one change of direction (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda received a 5s time penalty and 1 penalty point (total 8) for making multiple changes of direction while defending, forcing Car 4 off the track.
Doc 48 - Decision - Car 4 - Alleged leaving the track and gaining an advantage (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris: no further action — overtook Car 22 off-track after being forced off by Car 22's multiple defensive moves; 'forced off' not considered exceeding track limits.
Doc 44 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged causing a collision (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly: no further action after touching wheels with Hulkenberg at exit of T5; incident judged close racing with no driver wholly or predominantly at fault.
Doc 43 - Decision - Car 27 - Alleged causing a collision (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hulkenberg: no further action. Car 27 touched wheels with Car 10 at exit of Turn 5; incident judged close racing with no sporting consequences and no driver wholly or predominantly at fault.
Doc 45 - Infringement - Car 30 - Erratic driving (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lawson received a 5s time penalty and 1 penalty point (total of 6) for driving erratically while defending against Bearman between turns 8 and 9.
Doc 49 - Provisional Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen won, Piastri second and Norris third. Leclerc set fastest lap (1:26.725 on lap 45). Car 23 (Albon) 5s penalty for pit‑lane speeding; Car 10 (Gasly) 5s for track limits; Cars 18 (Stroll) & 87 (Bearman) 5s for more than one change of direction.
Doc 42 - Final Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen on pole, Norris 2nd and Piastri 3rd. Leclerc 5th, Hamilton 16th.
Doc 41 - Parts and Parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Stroll, Colapinto, Albon, Sainz and Hulkenberg had parts/parameters replaced during Parc Fermé (various brake, bodywork, mirror and plank items). Replacements approved by the Technical Delegate.
Doc 40 - Post-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-race podium procedure: top three and World Champion (if outside top 3) stop, drop to back, proceed to grid then start-light gantry; World Champion may go first. Drivers weighed fully attired; only mechanics/officials/FIA-approved media in parc fermé. Post-race interviews -> cool-down room -> TV
Doc 39 - Pre-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Pre-race procedure: drivers to move to anthem position at 16:40 and be in place by 16:42; national anthem at 16:44 — drivers must remain attired only in their race suits. Failure to comply will be reported to the Stewards.
Doc 38 - Provisional Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen on pole, Norris second and Piastri third.
Doc 37 - Final Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen on pole with a time of 1:22.207, Norris second (1:22.408) and Piastri third (1:22.437). Tsunoda DNF in Q3.
Doc 36 - P3 and Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars: extensive technical checks in FP3 and Qualifying (tyre pressures, fuel systems, MGU‑K/H limits, IVT/SECU, torque sensors, brakes, steering). Weighings performed (notably cars 81,44,01,63,14,31,05). Aerodynamic/bodywork checks on cars 14,31,05. SECU SR1707 used by all teams. All items found
Doc 35 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto, Stroll, Gasly and Tsunoda: specified qualifying lap times deleted for failing to use the track at turns 1 and 16.
Doc 34 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen, Tsunoda, Stroll, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Albon, Sainz, Antonelli and Norris: no further action. All exceeded the 1:34.0 SC-sector limit but slowed to allow others to pass and did not impede them.
Doc 33 - Provisional Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen on pole, Norris second and Piastri third. Tsunoda DNF in Q3.
Doc 32 - Infringement - Car 12 - Unsafe Release From Garage (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS fined €10k; Antonelli released into Tsunoda's path in FP3, colliding and damaging both cars.
Doc 31 - Infringement - Car 23 - Unsafe Release From Garage (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon: Williams fined €5k for unsafe release that forced Ocon to brake almost to a stop to avoid a collision.
Doc 30 - Infringement - Car 22 - Impeding of Car 4 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda: formal warning. Oracle Red Bull Racing fined €10k for Car 22 impeding Norris (Car 4) between turns 11–12 in Practice 3; team failed to warn driver despite Car 4 rapidly closing.
Doc 29 - Summons - Car 12 - Alleged unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli: team representative to report to the Stewards at 16:40 regarding an alleged unsafe release by Car 12 at 15:20.
Doc 28 - Summons - Car 22 - Alleged unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda required to attend the Stewards at 16:40 for an alleged unsafe release by Car 12 at 15:20.
Doc 27 - P3 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell fastest with a time of 1:23.334, Norris second (1:23.338) and Verstappen third (1:23.458).
Doc 25 - Summons - Car 23 - Alleged unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Albon: summoned to stewards for alleged unsafe release by Car 23 at 15:11.
Doc 26 - Summons - Car 31 - Alleged unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Ocon summoned to stewards regarding an alleged unsafe release by Car 23 at 15:11.
Doc 23 - Summons - Car 22 - Alleged impeding of Car 4 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda summoned to stewards at 16:00 for allegedly impeding Car 4 between turns 11 and 12 at 14:52 (alleged breach of Article 37.5).
Doc 24 - Summons - Car 4 - Alleged impeding by Car 22 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris summoned: Car 22 (Tsunoda) allegedly impeded Car 4 between turns 11 and 12 at 14:52; driver and team representative to report to the Stewards at 16:00.
Doc 22 - Infringement - Car 14 - Fan Engagement Activity (Official PDF)
AI summary: Alonso: Aston Martin fined €25k (€15k suspended for 12 months) for missing Friday Fan Engagement. Team to run fan‑zone activity (signed caps, two garage‑tour winners, meet both drivers) and must report implementation.
Doc 21 - Infringement - Car 18 - Fan Engagement Activity (Official PDF)
AI summary: Aston Martin fined €25k (€15k suspended for 12 months) for Lance Stroll not attending Friday Fan Engagement; team must run fan-zone activities (signed caps, two garage tours, photo ops for fans wearing team apparel) and submit a verification report.
Doc 20 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Colapinto using a new exhaust (EX) for the remainder of the competition; it is one of the eight new EX allowed for the 2025 season and is compliant with the regulations.
Doc 19 - Race Director's Event Notes V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event notes: max in/out-lap time set between Safety Car lines for qualifying/recon laps; Parc Fermé cameras must be uncovered; lapping warnings at 3.0s and blue panels at 1.2s; daily ERS umbilical telemetry check after covers off; pit-lane access/withdrawal rules after race; DRS zones disabled if a
Doc 18 - Post-Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-qualifying: Top 3 to pit lane 1-2-3, weighed fully attired, Parc Fermé interviews, photos, then FIA press conference and TV pen. Q1/Q2 eliminated and 4th–10th attend TV pen after weighing. All drivers must report to FIA scales immediately; diagram attached.
Doc 17 - Curfew (Official PDF)
AI summary: Aston Martin, BWT Alpine, VISA Cash App Racing Bulls and Williams personnel were within the circuit confines for 13.5 hours (22:00 05 Dec–11:30 06 Dec). This was each teams second permitted individual exception of 2025; no action taken.
Doc 15 - Summons - Car 18 - Fan Engagement Activity (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll required to report to the Stewards at 13:15 for alleged breach of Article 19.2c) — non-attendance at a fan engagement activity.
Doc 16 - Summons - Car 14 - Fan Engagement Activity (Official PDF)
AI summary: Alonso summoned to report to the Stewards at 13:15 for alleged breach of Article 19.2 c) — non-attendance at a fan engagement activity.
Doc 14 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Pirelli preview — Compounds: C3, C4, C5 (Q3 = C5). Mandatory race tyres C3 & C4. Slick start pressures F24.5psi R21.5psi; Intermediate F24.5 R22.5; Wet F22.5 R20.5. Expected running ≥27.0psi (F) ≥24.0psi (R). Camber limits F -2.00° R -3.00°. No blankets; max blanket heating 2h; tyre fit cut-off Sun
Doc 13 - P1 and P2 Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars compliant. Exhaust, tyre starting pressures, fuel (flow, mass, temperature, pressure), engine rev limits, IVT, ES/MGU (speeds, torque, power limits, models), torque control, software/SECU versions and tyres checked in P1/P2; car 5 weighed; IVT code/calibration specifically checked on cars 4
Doc 12 - Race Director Event Notes - Quarantine Area V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: ERS battery containment area located just after Turn 1, accessed via service road (not via Pit Exit Tunnel), ~200m from the end of Pit Lane. Contact Fergus Lavers (Track Operations Manager) via Race Control/radio or mobile +971504458861.
Doc 11 - Race Director Notes - SC2 - SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers must keep lap time below 1:34.0 between the Safety Car lines on the pit lane during and after Qualifying and on reconnaissance lap(s) when the pit exit is open for the Race.
Doc 10 - P2 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris fastest with a time of 1:23.083, Verstappen second (1:23.446) and Russell third (1:23.462).
Doc 9 - P1 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris fastest with a time of 1:24.485, Verstappen second (1:24.493) and Leclerc third (1:24.501).
Doc 8 - Car Presentation Submissions (Official PDF)
AI summary: All teams submitted no car presentation updates for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Doc 7 - Entry List (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri on the entry list, Norris 2nd and Leclerc 3rd. Additional drivers eligible for P1: O'Ward, Iwasa, Leclerc, Browning, Aron, Crawford, Shields, Hirakawa and Lindblad.
Doc 6 - Self Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Car numbers 81,04;16,44;01,22;63,12;18,14;10,43;31,87;06,30;23,55;27,05 submitted scrutineering declarations; Leclerc and Shields passed cockpit-exit and knee-clearance checks.
Doc 5 - PU Elements used per Driver up to now (Official PDF)
AI summary: PU element usage per driver listed. Verstappen 5/5/5/5/3/3/8, Tsunoda 6/6/6/6/3/3/9, Hamilton 5/5/5/5/3/3/6, Leclerc 4/4/4/4/2/2/6. Full table enclosed.
Doc 4 - Event Notes - Circuit Map, Pit Lane Drawing, Emergency Exits Map, Quarantine Zone and Red Zones (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event notes: circuit map (centreline 5.281km), pit lane drawing with garage assignments and pit start/end, emergency exits, quarantine & red zones, DRS detection/activation locations, ERS battery containment area route and contact (Fergus Lavers).
Doc 3 - Car Display Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Car display: one car per team in pit-stop position 12:00–13:00; if one car carries major new aero/bodywork it must be displayed. Pit-stop practice allowed except during presentation. Rain moves display to garage. Media stay in pit fast lane. Presentations: 12:05 car 31, 12:25 car 43, 12:45 car 4.
Doc 2 - Race Director's Event Notes (Official PDF)
AI summary: Max times on in‑laps/recon (announced after FP2); Parc Fermé cameras must be uncovered; lapping: 3.0s pre‑warn, blue lights at 1.2s; daily ERS umbilical check after covers off; pit‑lane access only after "ALL PASS HOLDERS MAY ACCESS THE PIT LANE" message; only on‑track laps count; DRS disabled if aゾ
Doc 1 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mandatory race tyres C3 and C4; Q3 tyre C5.
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