From Autosport · Stuart Codling · · 50s
FIA Confirms Human Error in Singapore GP Qualifying Glitch
FIA says human error, not software, caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch after red flag.
In brief
FIA says human error, not software, caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch after red flag. FIA confirmed a human error in enabling overtake mode during Singapore GP sprint qualifying caused performance discrepancies for drivers. Originally reported by Autosport.
Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying Glitch
The FIA confirmed a second error during Singapore GP sprint qualifying after a red flag.
Red Flag Incident
Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, losing his front wing during the red flag.
Driver Complaints
Carlos Sainz reported lap times not registering and engine power discrepancies.
FIA Clarification
FIA stated overtake mode was briefly enabled then disabled after the red flag period.
Impact on Performance
Some drivers experienced performance differences due to the human error.
In short
FIA confirmed a human error in enabling overtake mode during Singapore GP sprint qualifying caused performance discrepancies for drivers.
