FIA admits error disrupted Singapore GP sprint qualifying
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The FIA has acknowledged that a human error in Race Control affected the Overtake Mode system during the Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, leaving some drivers without access to the feature. This incident has led to frustration among teams, with Aston Martin considering a protest over the situation.
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First to reportBizarre timing issue sparks Singapore GP sprint qualifying dramaAn issue with timing systems in Singapore has caused significant hurdles during sprint qualifying.
RacingNews365Fri 9 Oct · 13:12 UTCRead their report →
New F1 2026 power unit glitch strikes in Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifyingMultiple F1 teams experienced a power disparity during Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying following an apparent issue with timing screens and a message from race control.
PlanetF1Fri 9 Oct · 13:53 UTCRead →
Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious as Aston Martin considers protestA race control error that left cars down on power in sprint qualifying at F1's Singapore GP has left several teams frustrated, with Aston Martin still considering its options. The first segment of sprint qualifying at the Singapore Marina Bay circuit was red-flagged to clear up debris from Sergio Perez's front wing. Once the session resumed, a human error in race control meant that overtake ... Keep reading
Motorsport.comFri 9 Oct · 15:31 UTCRead →
Martin Brundle brands F1 timing glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying “embarrassing”Martin Brundle says F1's latest hiccup in Singapore is "embarrassing" after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
CrashFri 9 Oct · 16:32 UTCRead →
Second Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying issue emergesA second systems issue emerged during Singapore Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying.PlanetF1Fri 9 Oct · 16:50 UTCRead →
Martin Brundle believes F1 should be ’embarrassed’ following Singapore Sprint ShootoutMartin Brundle has labelled the technical timing glitch as "embarrassing" following a lengthy Sprint Shootout delay at the F1 Singapore GP
Motorsport WeekSat 10 Oct · 08:30 UTCRead →
Bizarre timing issue sparks Singapore GP sprint qualifying dramaAn issue with timing systems in Singapore has caused significant hurdles during sprint qualifying.RacingNews365Fri 9 Oct · 13:12 UTCRead their report →New F1 2026 power unit glitch strikes in Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifyingMultiple F1 teams experienced a power disparity during Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying following an apparent issue with timing screens and a message from race control.PlanetF1Fri 9 Oct · 13:53 UTCRead →Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious as Aston Martin considers protestA race control error that left cars down on power in sprint qualifying at F1's Singapore GP has left several teams frustrated, with Aston Martin still considering its options. The first segment of sprint qualifying at the Singapore Marina Bay circuit was red-flagged to clear up debris from Sergio Perez's front wing. Once the session resumed, a human error in race control meant that overtake ... Keep readingMotorsport.comFri 9 Oct · 15:31 UTCRead →Martin Brundle brands F1 timing glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying “embarrassing”Martin Brundle says F1's latest hiccup in Singapore is "embarrassing" after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.CrashFri 9 Oct · 16:32 UTCRead →Second Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying issue emergesA second systems issue emerged during Singapore Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying.PlanetF1Fri 9 Oct · 16:50 UTCRead →Show 1 more from other outletsShow fewer
Martin Brundle believes F1 should be ’embarrassed’ following Singapore Sprint ShootoutMartin Brundle has labelled the technical timing glitch as "embarrassing" following a lengthy Sprint Shootout delay at the F1 Singapore GPMotorsport WeekSat 10 Oct · 08:30 UTCRead →
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