Chinese Grand Prix 2025 FIA documents
85 documents published by the FIA for the Chinese Grand Prix 2025, newest first. Open the official PDF for the full text. Latest document: Mar 23, 2025, 12:31 PM UTC.
Doc 90 - Championship Points (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris leads the drivers' championship with 44 points, followed by Verstappen (36pts) and Russell (35pts). McLaren leads the constructors' championship with 78 points, followed by Mercedes (57pts) and Oracle Red Bull (36pts).
Doc 89 - Final Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri won, Norris second and Russell third. Doohan (13th) received a 10s time penalty for forcing another driver off track. Leclerc (DQ), Hamilton (DQ) and Gasly (DQ) disqualified for technical nonconformity. Alonso DNF; Norris fastest lap.
Doc 88 - Infringement - Car 10 - Technical non-compliance (Weight) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly was disqualified from the Race after Car 10 weighed 799kg (minimum 800kg); all other drivers were promoted in the classification.
Doc 87 - Infringement - Car 16 - Technical non-compliance (Weight)) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc disqualified from the race for Car 16 being underweight (799 kg) after post-race weighing; Ferrari confirmed a genuine error; all other drivers promoted.
Doc 86 - Race Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-race scrutineering: aerodynamic, tyre, brake, fuel, PU/energy, telemetry and weight checks carried out on all cars. Leclerc and Gasly: car weight issues noted (see Document 77). Hamilton: skid wear noted (see Document 80). All other items conform.
Doc 85 - Infringement - Race Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bortoleto (5), Hadjar (6), Tsunoda (22) and Doohan (7): deletion of specified race lap times for not using the track at turns 8, 10 and 14.
Doc 84 - Infringement - Car 44 - Technical non-compliance (Plank Assembly) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton was disqualified from the Race for plank thickness below the 9mm minimum (measured 8.6/8.6/8.5mm); all other drivers moved up in the classification.
Doc 81 - Summons - Car 44 - Technical Regulations (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton required to report to the Stewards at 19:15 for an alleged breach: rearmost skid plank thinner than required.
Doc 80 - Rearward skids of car number 44 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton: rear skid measured 8.6mm (LHS), 8.6mm (centre) and 8.5mm (RHS), below the 9mm minimum; matter referred to the stewards for consideration.
Doc 79 - Summons - Car 10 - Technical Regulations (Official PDF)
AI summary: Gasly summoned to stewards for alleged breach of weight regulations (non-compliance with Article 4.1 of technical regulations).
Doc 78 - Summons - Car 16 - Technical Regulations (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc required to report to the Stewards at 18:45 for alleged breach of weight regulations (Article 4.1).
Doc 77 - Weight of Car Numbers 16 and 10 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc and Gasly: post-race weights 800.0 kg; after authorised fuel drainage both cars weighed 799.0 kg (1.0 kg under minimum). Leclerc re-weighed with spare front wing (+0.2 kg). Both referred to the Stewards.
Doc 76 - Infringement - Car 27 - Practice Start (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hulkenberg: warning for practice start position breach; out of position during reconnaissance laps contrary to the Race Director's Event Note; no other cars affected, not dangerous.
Doc 75 - Infringement - Car 22 - Practice Start (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda: warning for practice start position infringement during reconnaissance laps; car was out of position per Race Director's Event Note; no other cars affected.
Doc 73 - Infringement - Car 5 - Practice Start (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bortoleto: warning for conducting a practice start out of the required position during reconnaissance laps; no other cars affected.
Doc 72 - Infringement - Car 7 - Forcing another driver off the track (Official PDF)
AI summary: Doohan received a 10s time penalty and 2 penalty points (total of 4) for forcing Hadjar off the track at Turn 14.
Doc 71 - Provisional Race Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri won, Norris second and Russell third. Alonso DNF. Doohan (16th) had a 10s time penalty applied for forcing another driver off the track. Hamilton set fastest lap (1:35.069 on lap 41).
Doc 70 - Final Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri on pole, Russell 2nd and Norris 3rd. Lawson required to start from the pit lane (car modified whilst under Parc Fermé conditions).
Doc 69 - Parts and parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri: driver's headrest replaced; Verstappen: TAG320 ECU and parameter changes; Doohan: rear beam wing and LHS rear lower middle suspension leg; Hulkenberg: umbilical hatch, gearbox assembly & control hydraulics, LHS/RHS outboard rear suspension (excl top wishbones), driveshafts and rear rear-sus
Doc 68 - Infringement - Car 30 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lawson required to start the race from the pit lane for changing the suspension setup while under Parc Fermé.
Doc 67 - Parc Fermé Issues (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lawson should be required to start the Race from the pit lane after changes to the suspension set-up of car 30; referred to the stewards.
Doc 66 - Post-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-race procedure: top three to stop at grid position 17; drivers must remain in driving suits done up to the neck and be weighed fully attired. Post-race interviews, then escorted to cool-down room (given Pirelli cap) and podium. National anthems, trophies presented (winning driver, FIA medal, a
Doc 65 - Pre-Race Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers to move to National Anthem position at 14:42 and remain attired only in their race suits for the National Anthem at 14:44; non‑compliance will be reported to the Stewards. National Anthem diagram attached.
Doc 64 - Provisional Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri on pole, Russell second and Norris third.
Doc 63 - Final Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri on pole, Russell second and Norris third. Piastri fastest Q3 lap 1:30.641.
Doc 62 - Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris, Hamilton, Verstappen, Russell, Antonelli, Stroll, Gasly, Doohan, Ocon, Bearman, Tsunoda, Albon, Piastri, Leclerc and Hadjar were weighed and inspected (aero, power unit, ES/MGU/torque, fuel, tyre and software checks). All items found in conformity.
Doc 61 - Infringement - Car 6 - Unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar: Visa Cash App Racing Bulls fined €5k for releasing Car 6 into the path of Verstappen in the pit lane, forcing evasive action.
Doc 60 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda, Piastri, Russell, Hadjar, Norris, Sainz, Albon, Antonelli, Lawson, Verstappen and Alonso: no further action for exceeding the 1:54.0 between the Safety Car lines; stewards found they were not driving unnecessarily slowly and avoided impeding others.
Doc 59 - Race Director's Event Notes V3 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event notes: Double-yellow laps cancelled (incl SQ); during VSC/SC must meet SECU delta. Max times for in/out/recon laps set. Lapping: 3.0s pre-warn, yield at 1.2s. Parc Fermé cameras must stay uncovered. Top-10 weigh immediately. DRS zones disabled if yellow. Pit entry/exit and fast‑lane clarified.
Doc 58 - Decision - Car 87 - Alleged impeding of Car 18 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bearman: no further action. Alleged impeding of Stroll in Turn 13 (Qualifying); telemetry showed no lap-time impact and Stroll accepted.
Doc 57 - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda, Doohan, Norris and Antonelli: qualifying lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 9, 10 and 14.
Doc 56 - Summons - Car 1 - Alleged unsafe release by Car 6 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Verstappen summoned for alleged unsafe release of Car 6 at 15:56 (breach of Article 34.14a).
Doc 55 - Summons - Car 6 - Alleged unsafe release (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hadjar summoned to appear at 17:15 for alleged unsafe release of Car 6 at 15:56.
Doc 54 - Provisional Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri on pole, Russell second and Norris third. Fastest lap: Piastri 1:30.641.
Doc 53 - Summons - Car 87 - Alleged impeding of Car 18 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bearman required to report to the Stewards at 16:30 for allegedly impeding Car 18 in turn 13 at 15:17; team representative to attend.
Doc 52 - Summons - Car 18 - Alleged impeding by car 87 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll summoned to report to the Stewards for allegedly impeding Car 87 (Bearman) in Turn 13 at 15:17.
Doc 51 - Championship Points after Sprint (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris leads the drivers' championship with 26 points, followed by Verstappen (24pts) and Russell (20pts). McLaren leads the constructors' championship with 35 points, followed by Mercedes (34pts) and Red Bull (24pts).
Doc 50 - Final Sprint Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton won, Piastri second and Verstappen third. Doohan (20th) received a 10s time penalty for causing a collision. Hamilton set the fastest lap 1:35.399 on lap 2.
Doc 49 - Infringement - Car 7 - Incident with Car 5 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Doohan received a 10s time penalty after the Sprint and 2 penalty points for causing a collision with Bortoleto at turn 14; he locked up at the apex while overtaking.
Doc 46 - Decision - Car 30 - Alleged incident with Car 7 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lawson: no further action. Overtook Doohan at Turn 14; minor collision at the exit. Stewards found Lawson entitled to the exit line and Doohan failed to give sufficient room.
Doc 47 - Sprint Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri, Norris and Leclerc were weighed. Russell (63) had rear‑wing tests; Hamilton (44) had a central floor test; rear‑wing positions checked on 81, 04 and 44. Verstappen (1) and Antonelli (12) had aero/bodywork checks. Tyre, fuel, PU, brakes and energy checks on all cars; all compliant.
Doc 45 - Infringement - Sprint Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Antonelli and Doohan: sprint lap times deleted for not using the track at turns 6 (Antonelli, Lap 1) and 14 (Doohan, 1:38.101).
Doc 44 - Provisional Sprint Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton won, Piastri finished second and Verstappen third. Hamilton set fastest lap (1:35.399).
Doc 43 - Summons - Car 5 - Incident with Car 7 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Bortoleto summoned to report to the Stewards at 12:15 regarding a Turn 14 incident with Car 7 at 11:34.
Doc 42 - Summons - Car 7 - Incident with Car 5 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Doohan required to report to the Stewards at 12:15 over an alleged breach relating to a Turn 14 incident with Bortoleto (Cars 7 and 5) at 11:34.
Doc 41 - Infringement - Atlassian Williams Racing - Technical Regulations (Video Footage) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Atlassian Williams Racing fined €50k (€40k suspended) for failing to provide camera SD card video files from Practice 1; failed to fit empty FAT32/exFAT SD cards per TD034L and did not report the omission.
Doc 40 - Final Sprint Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton on pole, Verstappen second and Piastri third. Hulkenberg: required to start from the pit lane (car modified whilst under Parc Fermé).
Doc 39 - Parts and parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc Fermé (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris: bib structure replaced. Leclerc: steering column, chassis mounts and universal joint replaced. Lawson: gearbox, LHS/RHS inboard & outboard rear suspension (incl. driveshafts), rear brake ducts, auxiliary oil cooler and rear-end parameter changes replaced. Ocon: floor fastener inserts reduced
Doc 38 - Infringement - Car 27 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hulkenberg required to start the Sprint from the pit lane for changing the suspension setup while Car 27 was under Parc Fermé.
Doc 37 - Parc Fermé Issues (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hulkenberg: required to start the Race from the pit lane due to changes to the suspension set-up of car 27; matter referred to the stewards.
Doc 36 - Post-Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-Qualifying: Top 3 return to the pit lane, be weighed fully attired, complete pit‑lane interviews, then press conference and TV pen. Drivers eliminated in Q1/Q2 and those classified 4th–10th must attend the TV pen after weighing. Any driver ending Q1/Q2 or stopping on track (unless sent to the M
Doc 35 - Post-Sprint Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Top three stop near grid position 17, be weighed fully attired, post‑sprint interviews on the grid, then escorted to the FIA press conference and TV pen. Drivers 4th+ proceed to the TV pen after parc fermé weighing. Retirees go to TV pen on return.
Doc 34 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mandatory race tyres: C2 and C3.
Doc 33 - Provisional Sprint Starting Grid (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton on pole, Verstappen second and Piastri third.
Doc 32 - Final Sprint Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton on pole, Verstappen second and Piastri third. Hadjar DNF in SQ3. Hamilton set pole and fastest lap (1:30.849).
Doc 31 - Summons - Atlassian Williams Racing - Technical Regulations (Video Footage) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Atlassian Williams Racing: team representative to report to the Stewards at 08:30 on 22 March regarding alleged breach — failure to provide wireless forward and rearward-facing camera video files within the specified timescale.
Doc 30 - Decision - Car 18 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's instructions (SC2-SC1 Time) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll: no further action. Exceeded delta by ~6s in Sprint Qualifying after being overtaken by Norris; maintained reasonable speed and distance, did not impede others or gain sporting advantage.
Doc 28 - Summons - Williams - Technical Regulations (Video Footage) (Official PDF)
Doc 29 - P1 and Sprint Qualifying Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: All cars found in conformity. Checks included exhausts, tyre starting pressures, fuel flow/pressure/temperatures, MGU/ES limits, torque control, torque sensor/calibration, brakes, steering, session type and software versions. Selected cars weighed: 01,81,44,30,14,31,06,22,04,16,63,12,18,23,87. SECU:
Doc 27 - Decision - Car 16 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's instructions (SC2-SC1 Time) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc: no further action. Car 16 exceeded the time between Safety Car lines in Sprint Qualifying; stewards found he maintained reasonable speed, incurred team-ordered overtake, did not impede others or gain advantage.
Doc 26 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Doohan fitted new ICE, TC, MGU-H and MGU-K (each 1 of the four allowed) and a new exhaust (1 of the eight allowed) for the remainder of the competition.
Doc 25 - Front and rear wing monitoring cameras, Atlassian Williams Racing Team (Official PDF)
AI summary: Atlassian Williams Racing: referred to the stewards for failing to provide wireless forward and rearward-facing camera video files within one hour after FP1, breaching Article 1.6 of the Technical Regulations.
Doc 24 - Driver's meeting (Official PDF)
AI summary: Driver's meeting scheduled 1.5 hours after the end of Sprint Qualifying is cancelled.
Doc 23 - Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll, Tsunoda, Piastri, Ocon, Lawson and Antonelli: no further action. Each exceeded 1:54.0 between the Safety Car lines but slowed or allowed others to pass and were not deemed to have driven unnecessarily slowly.
Doc 22 - Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Lap times deleted for Albon, Bortoleto, Hulkenberg, Lawson, Doohan and Norris in Sprint Qualifying for not using the track at turns 1, 2, 9 and 14.
Doc 21 - Provisional Sprint Qualifying Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Hamilton on pole, Verstappen second and Piastri third. Hadjar DNF.
Doc 20 - Summons - Car 18 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's instructions (SC2-SC1 Time) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Stroll summoned to stewards for alleged non‑compliance with the Race Director's Event Notes (item 2) and related sporting code provisions.
Doc 19 - Summons - Car 16 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's instructions (SC2-SC1 Time) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Leclerc: required to report to the Stewards at 17:00 for alleged non-compliance with the Race Director's Event Notes (item 2).
Doc 18 - Race Director Notes - SC2 - SC1 Times (Official PDF)
AI summary: Drivers must stay below 1:54.0 between the Safety Car lines (per pit-lane drawing) on any laps during and after Sprint Qualifying, Qualifying or reconnaissance laps when the pit exit is open for the Sprint or the Race.
Doc 15 - New PU elements for this Competition (Official PDF)
AI summary: Tsunoda will start the second competition with a new ICE, turbo (TC), MGU-H, MGU-K and exhaust — each within his season allocations (ICE/TC/MGU-H/MGU-K: 1 of 4; exhaust: 1 of 8).
Doc 17 - P1 Classification (Official PDF)
AI summary: Norris fastest in FP1, Leclerc 2nd and Piastri 3rd.
Doc 16 - Post-Sprint Qualifying Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Post-Sprint Qualifying procedure: fastest driver to be weighed then interviewed (live interview, Pirelli photo, pooled TV). Top 3 return to pit-lane boards; only mechanics, officials and approved media allowed. Drivers eliminated in SQ1/SQ2, classified P2–P10 in SQ3 and drivers eligible to race but未
Doc 14 - Post-Race Checks on Car 63, Australian GP (Official PDF)
AI summary: Russell: throttle pedal assembly and associated sensors inspected; all components found compliant with the 2025 Formula One Technical Regulations.
Doc 13 - Decision - Cufrew (Official PDF)
AI summary: McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes and Aston Martin: stewards decided the teams will not be required to use one of the four 2025 curfew exemptions after personnel were within the circuit during curfew due to circumstances outside the teams' control.
Doc 12 - PU elements used per driver up to now (Official PDF)
AI summary: Most drivers have used 1 of each PU element (ICE, TC, MGU-H, MGU-K, ES, CE, EX). Bearman has used 2 ICE, 2 TC, 2 MGU-H, 2 MGU-K and 2 EX (ES and CE remain at 1).
Doc 11 - Race Director's Event Notes V2 (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event notes: double-waved yellows in sprint qualifying/qualifying will result in lap time cancellation; maximum time enforced for in-laps/out-laps/reconnaissance laps (teams informed after FP1); Parc Fermé cameras must remain uncovered; lapped-car pre-warning at 3.0s and blue lights at 1.2s; post-QU
Doc 10 - Entry List (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri, Norris and Leclerc listed on the entry list; full entry list of all entered drivers included.
Doc 9 - Car Presentation Submissions (Official PDF)
AI summary: McLaren: rear brake-duct winglet (improved aero). Visa Cash App RB: front-wing gurneys and two‑element beam wing (more rear load, extra drag). Williams: larger-span rear beam wing + optional lower wing. Sauber: revised engine cover. Others: no updates.
Doc 8 - Event Notes - Circuit Map, Pit Lane and Quarantine Zone (Official PDF)
AI summary: Event information and track map: circuit map with DRS detection/activation, pit‑lane layout and garage allocations, and ERS battery containment area location & contact Charlie Yang (+86-137-6173-9400).
Doc 6 - Self Scrutineering (Official PDF)
AI summary: Teams that submitted scrutineering declaration before 19:08: McLaren (cars 81, 04), Ferrari (16, 44), Red Bull (01, 30), Mercedes (63, 12), Aston Martin (18, 14), Alpine (10, 07), Haas (31, 87), RB (06, 22), Williams (23, 55), Sauber (27, 05).
Doc 7 - Curfew (Official PDF)
AI summary: McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes and Aston Martin team personnel were inside the circuit for a 13‑hour period from 17:30 on 19 March; this was the first of four permitted individual exceptions for 2025, so no action taken.
Doc 4 - Race Director's Event Notes (Official PDF)
AI summary: Clarifications: single/double waved yellows (double waved cancels lap in SQ/Q), maximum in‑lap/out‑lap time limit, parc fermé cameras must be uncovered, lapping procedure (3.0s pre‑warn, blue at 1.2s), post‑qualifying weighing, pit entry/fast‑lane rules, DRS auto‑disabled by yellow, ERS safety check
Doc 3 - Car Display Procedure (Official PDF)
AI summary: Piastri (10:05), Doohan (10:25) and Albon (10:45).
Doc 2 - Race Director Notes - Wednesday Curfew (tyre management) (Official PDF)
AI summary: Curfew reduced by 5.5 hours on Wednesday (this event only) for up to six operational personnel to perform tyre preparations post tyre fitting.
Doc 1 - Event Notes - Pirelli Preview (Official PDF)
AI summary: Mandatory race tyres: C2 and C3.
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